Neutrophil function after bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Leuk Lymphoma. 2010 May;51(5):756-67. doi: 10.3109/10428191003695678.

Abstract

Bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplants are life saving procedures for a variety of hematologic malignancies. Unfortunately, long-term survival is significantly impacted by the development of invasive fungal and bacterial infections, in part attributable to innate and adaptive immunologic defects post-transplant. This review focuses specifically on neutrophil function after autologous and allogeneic bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / immunology
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Neutrophils / physiology*