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doi: 10.1038/nri934.

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Stem cell medicine encounters the immune system

J Andrew Bradley et al. Nat Rev Immunol. 2002 Nov.

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Recent progress in deriving human embryonic stem (hES) cells and defining their capacity to differentiate has inspired hope that they could become a source of replacement cells for damaged or diseased tissues. We review the immunological barriers to transplanting hES cells and consider several potential solutions, including stem-cell banking, modification of the immunogenicity of donor cells and induction of tolerance to the graft. We evaluate the probable efficacy of these approaches with a view to facilitating the use of hES cells in clinical practice.

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