Abstract:homing to the GI tract results in decreased GVHD severity and improved outcome in an established humanized mouse model of allo HCT. Methods: Sublethally irradiated RAG2-/-gc-/mice were transplanted with 30 million human PBMCs (huPBMCs). Vedolizumab or control IgG was given intraperitoneally at a dose of 4mg/kg body weight on day-1 and day +15 (preventive approach) or day +8 and day +22 (therapeutic approach). Time points were chosen in order to start a4b7 blockade prior to clinical onset of GVHD (preventive ap… Show more
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