Author Interviews, Metabolic Syndrome, Stem Cells, Transplantation / 20.03.2013
Outcomes of transplantation using various hematopoietic cell sources in children with Hurler’s syndrome after myeloablative conditioning
MedicalResearch.com Interview with Dr. Boelens
Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program,
University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Boelens: For children with Hurler’s syndrome, the receipt of a hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) early in life with the best available human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched donor offers the best event free survival (EFS). Also, HCT with a well matched unrelated cord blood unit is particularly attractive as the unit is readily available.
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