HLA Matching Therapy
With today’s advanced medical technology, it is possible to help treat a family member suffering from a hereditary condition that can be cured through a bone marrow transplant. For the transplant to be successful, a compatible HLA match is required.
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CosmoMed Fertility Center offers specialized IVF treatments with HLA Typing and HLA Matching capabilities, helping families create an HLA-matched sibling when medically appropriate.
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What is HLA?
HLA, or Human Leukocyte Antigen, is a part of our DNA that helps shape how strong our immune system is and determines how well our body can match with someone else biologically. For a bone marrow or stem cell transplant to work, the recipient’s body needs to recognize, communicate with, and accept the donor cells — which is why finding a close HLA match is so important.
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Curing a Family Member with an HLA-Matched Child
Helping a family member with a hereditary condition can be possible through a bone marrow or stem cell transplant when an HLA-matched sibling is available. During an IVF cycle, embryos are first screened using Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing to identify those free of the genetic disorder. These embryos are then analyzed for HLA compatibility with the affected family member. Once the mother delivers the healthy, HLA-matched baby, the newborn’s cord blood—rich in stem cells—can be collected, stored, and potentially used to treat the family member in need.