Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant

A procedure where bone marrow bone marrow: The soft, spongy tissue inside most bones. Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow. stem cells stem cells: Cells in the body that develop into other cells. There are two main sources of stem cells. Embryonic stem cells come from human embryos and are used in medical research. Adult stem cells in the body repair and maintain the organ or tissue in which they are found. Blood-forming (hemapoietic) stem… are taken from a genetically matched donor (a brother, sister, or unrelated donor unrelated donor: A donor that is not a sibling or other familial relation of the patient (recipient). ) and given to the patient through an intravenous (IV) line. In time, donated stem cells start making new, healthy blood cells.