| 20100196327 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES CONTAINING STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing the compatibility of a biological sample containing stem cells from a donor with the immune system of a recipient. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for determining the quality of a stem cell preparation based on the inventive method, as well as methods of diagnosing an immune disorder affecting stem cell recognition. The present invention further relates to a method for producing an improved stem cell preparation, and an apparatus that is equipped for performing the method according to the invention. The invention can be used in the field of stem cell-based transplantation and respective diseases. The invention also includes a method for testing the efficacy of donor immune cells as treatments for disease such as cancer in a host patient. A method for testing the immune response of a patient to recall antigens is also disclosed. | 08-05-2010 |
