USE OF MACROPHAGE DEPLETING AGENTS FOR PROLONGING THE SURVIVAL OF NON-AUTOLOGUS HEMATOPOIETIC CELL TRANSPLANTS AND ANIMAL MODEL ASSAY SYSTEMS

摘要

The invention provides methods for preventing depletion of non-autologous hematopoietic cells by decreasing the level of endogenous macrophages. Animal model systems using the methods are also provided as are methods of treatment using non-autologous hematopoietic cells.