Was Ist Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation?

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a treatment for some types of cancer and other diseases. Stem cells can come from blood or bone marrow. Stem cells are non-differentiated cells.

What were the first stem cell transplants?

The first allogeneic transplantation was performed by E. Donnall Thomas in 1957.

What is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation?

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) involves the intravenous infusion of hematopoietic stem cells in order to reestablish blood cell production in patients whose bone marrow or immune system is damaged or defective.

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