Total Body Irradiation for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: What Can We Agree on?
Total body irradiation (TBI), used as part of the conditioning regimen prior to allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation, is the delivery of a relatively homogeneous dose of radiation to the entire body. TBI has a dual role, being cytotoxic and immunosuppressive. This allows it t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Current Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/28/1/89 |