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Analysis of KIR Genes in HLA-Identical Sibling Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Thai Patients with Leukemia
Wongwuttisaroj N ,
Vejbaesya S 
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Chongkolwatana V ,
Issaragrisil S
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Wongwuttisaroj N, Vejbaesya S, Chongkolwatana V, Issaragrisil S. Analysis of KIR Genes in HLA-Identical Sibling Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Thai Patients with Leukemia. J Med Assoc Thai 2012;95:1261.
Background: Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) are members of a group of regulatory molecules found on the natural killer (NK) cells that regulate NK cells function by interacting with the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I molecules or ligands. The effects of KIR genes on the outcome of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are still controversial.
Objective: To investigate the distribution of KIR genes in HLA-identical sibling and the effect of KIR genes on the outcome of HSCT.
Material and Method: The present study included 74 patients and their HLA-identical sibling donors. KIR genes and HLA ligands typing were determined by polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primer (PCR-SSP). A retrospective study was carried out to analyze the outcomes of the recipients.
Results: There was no effect of KIR gene mismatch and missing ligand on the outcome regarding graft-versus host disease (GVHD), relapse, and overall survival (OS) (p > 0.05). However, the presence of donor activating KIR2DS5 was associated with decreased aGVHD (p = 0.01).
Conclusion: Our findings suggest an important role of donor activating KIR in identical sibling HSCT.
Keywords: Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors, KIR, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, HSCT, Thai
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