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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization

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Definition: The release of stem cells from the bone marrow into the peripheral blood circulation for the purpose of leukapheresis, prior to stem cell transplantation. Hematopoietic growth factors or chemotherapeutic agents often are used to stimulate the mobilization.  note category; "release of stem cells from bone marrow into peripheral blood circ" prior to stem cell transpl   
See Also Blood Component Removal; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 		Other names Mobilization, Stem Cell; Stem Cell Mobilization
 
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DCEP protocol  0   *Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Cisplatin Cyclophosphamide Dexamethasone Etoposide Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2002 Apr;13(3):187-92

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