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Generation of HLA‐deficient platelets from hematopoietic progenitor cells
15 Apr 2010
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Exposure to allogeneic blood products often leads to the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies. Refractoriness to platelet (PLT) transfusion caused by alloimmunization against HLA Class I antigens constitutes a significant clinical problem. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: We developed an RNA interference (RNAi)-based approach to silence the expression of HLA Class I molecules on PLTs...
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