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A simplified method for screening siblings for HLA identity using short tandem repeat (STR) polymorphisms.
Human immunology - 1 May 2013
Schiller Jennifer J, Hopp Kathleen A, Pietz Bradley C, Bick David P, Lau Eduardo C, Ellis Thomas M
Abstract excerpt
Identifying an HLA-matched sibling donor for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is time-consuming and expensive, and often limited by reimbursement caps imposed by insurance providers. To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of screening for HLA-matched siblings, we developed an a...
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