What Does PBPC Stand For?

PBPC stands for Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cell

PBPC, or Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cell, refers to a type of stem cell found in circulating blood that can differentiate into various blood cell types. These cells play a crucial role in hematopoiesis, the process of forming new blood cells, and are often used in medical treatments, particularly in stem cell transplantation and regenerative medicine. PBPCs can be mobilized from the bone marrow into the peripheral blood, making them an important resource for therapeutic applications in patients with blood disorders or following chemotherapy.