Example 6

HLA matching. Selected cells (e.g. umbilical cord blood or cells from any other suitable source and/or their progeny), can be screened, genetically-modified (optional), expanded, and induced to begin differentiating into the desired cell type(s) (optional). The cells are then transplanted according to standard stem cell transplantation protocols. In certain instances, cells may be transplanted into patients or subjects without HLA matching.

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