Transfusion Medicine
Reports outline transfusion medicine study findings from Columbia University
Published in Blood Weekly, December 18th, 2008
"Purpose of review Hemolytic transfusion reactions (HTRs) are potentially fatal complications of blood transfusions. Many studies, primarily performed in vitro, have provided a great deal of insight into the initiating events of HTRs; however, it is not clear how they are modulated and how they combine to lead to one or more of the final common pathways," scientists writing in the journal Current Opinion in Hematology report.
"Recently developed mouse HTR models now make it possible to enhance our understanding of the pathogenesis of HTRs; this will allow for the rational design of specific therapies to prevent or ameliorate this serious complication in...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2008-12-18)
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