Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization

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.

Year introduced: 1998

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Tree Number(s): E02.095.410

MeSH Unique ID: D019650

Entry Terms:

• Stem Cell Mobilization
• Mobilization, Stem Cell

Previous Indexing:

• Hematopoietic Stem Cells (1990-1997)

See Also:

• Blood Component Removal
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Biological Therapy
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization