Article
Impact of recipient ABH secretor status on outcome in minor ABO-incompatible hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Transfusion - 1 Jan 2015
Holbro Andreas, Stern Martin, Infanti Laura, O'Meara Alix, Drexler Beatrice, Frey Beat M, Tiercy Jean-Marie, Passweg Jakob R, Gassner Christoph, Buser Andreas, Sigle Joerg-Peter
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The impact of ABO incompatibility on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) outcome is controversial. As ABH substances are expressed on tissues and secreted in body fluids, they could drive an immune response in minor ABO-incompatible HSCT. The aim of the study was to investigate the prognostic role of the recipients' ABH secretor status. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Patients who underwent minor...
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