Donor-derived DNA in hair follicles of recipients after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Bone Marrow Transplant. 2010 Nov;45(11):1638-44. doi: 10.1038/bmt.2010.27. Epub 2010 Feb 22.

Abstract

The hair follicles of recipients of allogeneic hematopoietic SCT (HSCT) constitute the tissue with the greatest need for regeneration after high-dose chemotherapy. Previous studies have shown a lack of donor-derived DNA in the hair follicles of recipients. Therefore, we carried out a study to determine whether male donor-derived genetic material can be found in female recipients' hair follicles after HSCT. Fluorescent-based PCR with analyses of Y-chromosome STR (Y-STR) and RQ-PCR with the sex-determining region Y (SRY) were used independently to evaluate chimerism status. Our results proved the existence of donor-derived stem DNA in the recipients' hair follicle cells. This report undermines the validity of data indicating that hair follicle cells maintain 100% of recipient origin.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chromosomes, Human, Y
  • DNA / analysis
  • DNA / genetics*
  • Female
  • Graft Survival
  • Hair Follicle / chemistry
  • Hair Follicle / physiology*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
  • Tissue Donors
  • Transplantation Chimera*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • DNA