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To understand the molecular mechanisms behind the recognition of transplanted hemopoietic cells in the bone marrow.

May 1, 1988Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesOpen Access

Molecular basis of the recognition of intravenously transplanted hemopoietic cells by bone marrow.

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SAShin AizawaNihon University MTM TavassoliLorestan University

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Randomized trial examines molecular interactions influencing hemopoietic cell homing in bone marrow, suggesting targeted strategies for enhancing engraftment.

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To understand the molecular mechanisms behind the recognition of transplanted hemopoietic cells in the bone marrow.
Synthesis of neoglycoproteins by binding monosaccharide derivatives to bovine serum albumin (BSA)
Testing the inhibition of cell engraftment in lethally irradiated and splenectomized mice
Comparison of engraftment in splenectomized versus nonsplenectomized mice using specific glycoproteins to assess homing effects.
Galactosyl-BSA and mannosyl-BSA inhibit marrow homing of transplanted cells in splenectomized mice (reduced engraftment)
No inhibition of splenic homing observed in nonsplenectomized mice, preserving cellular content
Recognition for marrow homing operates through specific galactosyl and mannosyl pathways.

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Aizawa et al. (1988) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2312e8acdca4dd191ce8fd https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.85.9.3180

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Randomized trial examines molecular interactions influencing hemopoietic cell homing in bone marrow, suggesting targeted strategies for enhancing engraftment.

Molecular basis of the recognition of intravenously transplanted hemopoietic cells by bone marrow.

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Molecular basis of the recognition of intravenously transplanted hemopoietic cells by bone marrow.

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