RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Alexander, Lori
T1 Alternative Donor Options for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2007
FD SAGE Publications
VO 7
IS 3
SP 9
OP 34
DO 10.1177/155989770700700302
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/3/9.abstract
AB While human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matched sibling stem cell transplantation can eradicate chemotherapy-resistant leukemia, only 30% of patients are fortunate enough to have such a match. Therefore, studies began determining if HLA unrelated adult volunteer donors could provide an effective source of allogenic stem cells.