Article
Loss of mismatched HLA in leukemia after stem-cell transplantation.
The New England journal of medicine - 30 Jul 2009
Vago Luca, Perna Serena Kimi, Zanussi Monica, Mazzi Benedetta, Barlassina Cristina, Stanghellini Maria Teresa Lupo, Perrelli Nicola Flavio, Cosentino Cristian, Torri Federica, Angius Andrea, Forno Barbara, Casucci Monica, Bernardi Massimo, Peccatori Jacopo, Corti Consuelo, Bondanza Attilio, Ferrari Maurizio, Rossini Silvano, Roncarolo Maria Grazia, Bordignon Claudio, Bonini Chiara, Ciceri Fabio, Fleischhauer Katharina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells from partially matched family donors is a promising therapy for patients who have a hematologic cancer and are at high risk for relapse. The donor T-cell infusions associated with such transplantation can promote post-transplantation immune reconstitution and control residual disease. METHODS: We identified 43 patients who underwent haploidentical...
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