What Does PBSC Stand For?

PBSC stands for Peripheral Blood Stem Cell

PBSC, or Peripheral Blood Stem Cell, refers to stem cells collected from the bloodstream, which can differentiate into various blood cells. These cells play a critical role in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, offering a less invasive alternative to bone marrow harvesting for the treatment of blood disorders, cancers, and certain genetic diseases. PBSCs are mobilized from the bone marrow into the peripheral blood, typically with the aid of growth factors, and are then harvested for therapeutic use.