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Categories of Stem Cell Transplantation
| Feature | Allogeneic (Allo) | Autologous (Auto) |
|---|---|---|
| Donor–recipient relationship | Immunologically distinct | Donor is also recipient |
| Graft-vs.-host disease | Yes | No |
| Graft-vs.-tumor effect | Yes | No |
| Risk of graft contam. w/ tumor | No | Yes |
| Relapse risk (leukemia) | Lower | Higher |
| Transplant-related mortality | Higher | Lower |