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Selecting the best donor for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) requires looking beyond human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching. This study introduces a new verification algorithm to improve donor selection and optimize transplant outcomes.

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Immunogenetics
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Medical informatics

Background:

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) success hinges on optimal donor selection.
Beyond human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching, other immunogenic and non-immunogenic factors influence transplant outcomes.
A comprehensive patient-donor compatibility assessment is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a unified approach for comprehensive patient-donor compatibility characterization beyond standard HLA genes.
To create a tool for optimizing extended donor typing and verification procedures.
To aid transplant specialists in refining donor selection.

Main Methods:

Leveraging practical knowledge and experience from the Czech National Marrow Donor Registry.
Synthesizing and unifying existing data on factors impacting transplant outcomes.
Developing an information technology-based verification algorithm.

Main Results:

An IT system-implemented verification algorithm was developed as a decision support tool.
This algorithm helps in the premature exclusion of less suitable donors.
It assists transplant specialists in identifying critical donor factors.

Conclusions:

A strategy incorporating human leukocyte antigen (HLA), killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR), and cytokine typing was proposed.
This approach supports transplant specialists in refining donor selection.
The goal is to enhance the success rates of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).