The impact of HLA donor-specific antibodies on engraftment and the evolving desensitization strategies.

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2022

Abstract

The majority of contemporary allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) procedures utilize partially HLA-mismatched stem cell grafts. Donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies (DSA) are associated with primary graft failure independent of the graft source, conditioning intensity and other patient and donor factors. Here we provide an update on testing and monitoring of DSA, review the impact of DSA on stem cell engraftment, and present promising desensitization modalities. Ultimately, we attempt to provide practical recommendations for DSA screening and mitigation strategies.

Volume

57

Issue

4

First Page

526

Last Page

531

ISSN

1476-5365

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

35082370

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute

Document Type

Article

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