[Roles of molecular analysis in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation]

Rinsho Byori. 2002 Nov:Suppl 123:201-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Recent advances in molecular analysis by polymerase chain reaction(PCR) have taken a prominent position an essential part in regeneration medicine. In hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, HLA(human leukocyte antigen) typing, assessment of graft viability/rejection (chimerism analysis), and evaluation of minimal residual disease are significant for treatment strategy. Molecular analysis will play a more important role in the diversification of transplantation methods in the future of tailor-made medicines.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • ABO Blood-Group System / genetics
  • HLA Antigens
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques*
  • Neoplasm, Residual / diagnosis
  • Neoplasm, Residual / genetics
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Tandem Repeat Sequences
  • Transplantation Chimera

Substances

  • ABO Blood-Group System
  • HLA Antigens