New stem-cell therapy to improve fight against leukemia

(University of Zurich) Stem-cell transplantation is an effective form of therapy to fight leukemia. In many cases, however, the transferred immune cells of the donor also attack the recipients' healthy tissue - often with fatal consequences. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now identified a molecule that plays a key role in this process. Blocking this molecule could significantly improve the outcome of patients receiving stem-cell transplants.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news