Bone marrow transplant compatibility

Protein markers called HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigens) that are inherited need to be similar so donors' stem cells don't attack recipients' bodies after transplant. Siblings only have a one in four chance of matching. Here's how it works.

December 24, 2017 at 2:26AM
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