Definition A stem cell transplantation is the transfer of stem cells from a donor to a recipient. Stem cells are body cells that are the origin for the development of other cells. They have the ability to differentiate into, for example, muscle, nerve and blood cells. Mature stem cells are found in more than 20 … Stem Cell Transplantation
Procedure of a stem cell transplantation Stem cell transplantation from the perspective of the recipient begins with so-called conditioning. This is a preparatory phase, which serves to destroy malignant cells in the bone marrow and is accompanied by a suppression of the body’s own immune system. Chemo- and radiotherapy as well as antibody therapies are … Procedure of a stem cell transplantation | Stem Cell Transplantation
Complications and risks of stem cell transplantation Survival rates after allogeneic or autologous stem cell transplantation have continuously increased in recent years. This is due to increasingly safe transplants and a decrease in transplant-associated mortality. However, the survival rate depends on many factors. Stage of disease and form of disease, age and constitution, as well … Complications and risks of stem cell transplantation | Stem Cell Transplantation
