Thymus transplantation does not trigger graft-versus-host disease against recipient tissues
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Thymus transplantation supports the induction of central tolerance and promotes normal T-cell development without inciting severe graft-versus-host disease against recipient tissues.
Evidence for · 2
Tolerance Induction Strategies in Organ Transplantation: Current Status and Future Perspectives.
2025 · cited by 2
Thymus transplantation promotes central tolerance through donor-specific thymic education of developing T cells.
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Thymus Transplantation Plus Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation Can Induce Strong Graft-Versus Leukemia Effects with Low Risk of Graft-Versus-Host Disease
2014 · cited by 0
Combined thymus transplantation and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation yields strong graft-versus-leukemia effects while showing a significantly reduced risk and milder degree of graft-versus-host disease compared to traditional donor lymphocyte infusions.