Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study
ABSTRACT Background Although the olfactory epithelium, including its neuronal cell line, has inherent regenerative potential, therapeutic options remain limited. Promising effects of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G‐CSF) on olfactory regeneration have been observed in both animal and human s...
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| author | C. A. Hintschich K. Resler C. Brückner A. Altundag K. Trautmann K. Hölig F. Kroschinsky M. Pieniak T. Hummel |
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| description | ABSTRACT Background Although the olfactory epithelium, including its neuronal cell line, has inherent regenerative potential, therapeutic options remain limited. Promising effects of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G‐CSF) on olfactory regeneration have been observed in both animal and human studies. In this study, we assessed olfaction before and after G‐CSF administration in myeloma patients who underwent autologous stem cell transplantation and in allogeneic stem cell donors. Methods A total of 40 subjects were included in this study (10 myeloma patients, 10 allogeneic stem cell donors, 20 controls who did not receive any G‐CSF). Olfactory function was psychophysically assessed using the threshold and extended identification domain of the Sniffin' Sticks test. Results After G‐CSF administration, threshold scores were slightly enhanced in both myeloma patients (8.9 ± 3.6 vs. 9.3 ± 3.3) and allogeneic stem cell donors (10.2 ± 3.5 vs. 11.8 ± 2.9). However, this effect was not statistically significant. For olfactory identification, no improvement was observed. Conclusion Even though being not statistically significant, the findings of this study align with previous evidence and underline the potential of G‐CSF on olfactory regeneration. However, additional studies, including carefully designed animal trials, are required to comprehensively evaluate this promising therapeutic option. Level of Evidence: 2. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-68947800ba5a4220ac01acf9421c29702025-08-20T03:30:04ZengWileyLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology2378-80382025-06-01103n/an/a10.1002/lio2.70143Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot StudyC. A. Hintschich0K. Resler1C. Brückner2A. Altundag3K. Trautmann4K. Hölig5F. Kroschinsky6M. Pieniak7T. Hummel8Smell & Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology TU Dresden Dresden GermanySmell & Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology TU Dresden Dresden GermanySmell & Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology TU Dresden Dresden GermanyDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Biruni University Medical Faculty Istanbul TurkeyMedical Department I TU Dresden Dresden GermanyMedical Department I TU Dresden Dresden GermanyMedical Department I TU Dresden Dresden GermanySmell & Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology TU Dresden Dresden GermanySmell & Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology TU Dresden Dresden GermanyABSTRACT Background Although the olfactory epithelium, including its neuronal cell line, has inherent regenerative potential, therapeutic options remain limited. Promising effects of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G‐CSF) on olfactory regeneration have been observed in both animal and human studies. In this study, we assessed olfaction before and after G‐CSF administration in myeloma patients who underwent autologous stem cell transplantation and in allogeneic stem cell donors. Methods A total of 40 subjects were included in this study (10 myeloma patients, 10 allogeneic stem cell donors, 20 controls who did not receive any G‐CSF). Olfactory function was psychophysically assessed using the threshold and extended identification domain of the Sniffin' Sticks test. Results After G‐CSF administration, threshold scores were slightly enhanced in both myeloma patients (8.9 ± 3.6 vs. 9.3 ± 3.3) and allogeneic stem cell donors (10.2 ± 3.5 vs. 11.8 ± 2.9). However, this effect was not statistically significant. For olfactory identification, no improvement was observed. Conclusion Even though being not statistically significant, the findings of this study align with previous evidence and underline the potential of G‐CSF on olfactory regeneration. However, additional studies, including carefully designed animal trials, are required to comprehensively evaluate this promising therapeutic option. Level of Evidence: 2.https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70143olfactionsmellstem cells |
| spellingShingle | C. A. Hintschich K. Resler C. Brückner A. Altundag K. Trautmann K. Hölig F. Kroschinsky M. Pieniak T. Hummel Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology olfaction smell stem cells |
| title | Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study |
| title_full | Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study |
| title_fullStr | Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study |
| title_short | Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study |
| title_sort | granulocyte colony stimulating factor g csf and olfactory function a clinical pilot study |
| topic | olfaction smell stem cells |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70143 |
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