The Advantages of Using Cord Blood Stem Cells as the Source

question 42

Multiple Choice

The advantages of using cord blood stem cells as the source of HSC are numerous.What can be seen as one of the drawbacks when used in the adult population?

• A)The GVL effect is increased.
• B)Reduction of total number of stem cells for adult transplant patients
• C)Cord blood contains sufficient numbers, but is not compatible within ethnic groups.
• D)The risk of viral contamination is low.

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