autologous cells

autologous cells
Cells taken from an individual, cultured (or stored), and, possibly, genetically manipulated before being transferred back into the original donor.

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  • Autologous stem cell transplantation — is a procedure in which blood forming stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) are removed, stored, and later given back to the same person. External links * [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db alpha.aspx?CdrID=270733 Autologous stem …   Wikipedia

  • Autologous endometrial coculture — is a technique of assisted reproductive technology. It involves placing a patient’s fertilized eggs on top of a layer of cells from her own uterine lining, creating a more natural environment for embryo development and maximizing the chance for… …   Wikipedia

  • Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant for Cartilage Growth — Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are pluripotent cells found in multiple human adult tissues including bone marrow, synovial tissues, and adipose tissues. Since they are derived from the mesoderm, they have been shown to differentiate into bone,… …   Wikipedia

  • Autologous — In blood transfusion and transplantation, a situation in which the donor and recipient are the same person. Patients scheduled for non emergency surgery may be autologous donors by donating blood for themselves that will be stored until the… …   Medical dictionary

  • Autologous — In biology, autologous refers to cells, tissues or even proteins that are reimplanted in the same individual as they come from. Bone marrow, skin biopsy, cartilage, and bone can be used as autografts.In contrast, cells or tissues transplanted… …   Wikipedia

  • autologous — adjective Etymology: aut + ologous (as in homologous) Date: circa 1921 1. derived from the same individual < incubated lymphoid cells with autologous tumor cells > 2. involving one individual as both donor and recipient < an autologous blo …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Autologous lymphocyte — In transplantation, autologous lymphocytes refers to a person s white blood cells. Lymphocytes have a number of roles in the immune system, including the production of antibodies and other substances that fight infections and other diseases.… …   Wikipedia

  • autologous stem cell transplantation — (ASCT) a treatment for advanced or refractory solid tumors such as neuroblastomas, lymphomas, and Ewing sarcoma. Stem cells from the bone marrow or blood are withdrawn prior to high dose irradiation or chemotherapy that destroys many of the… …   Medical dictionary

  • autologous stem cell transplantation — A procedure in which blood forming stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) are removed, stored, and later given back to the same person …   English dictionary of cancer terms

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