Generation and characteriztion of regulatory dendritic cells for the amelioration of acute graft versus host disease

Despite Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) matching and use of immunosuppressive drugs, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) following hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is prevalent and often fatal. Additionally, older HSCT recipients experience increased morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic treatme...

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Main Author: Scroggins, Sabrina Marie
Other Authors: Schlueter, Annette J.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2013
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/2011
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6346&context=etd