Conditioning Regimen in Transplantation

A conditioning regimen in transplantation refers to the preparatory treatment a patient undergoes before receiving a transplant, such as a bone marrow or organ transplant. This regimen often includes chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy to destroy unhealthy cells and suppress the immune system. The goal is to create space for the new, healthy cells to engraft and to reduce the risk of the body rejecting the transplant. This process is crucial for improving the chances of a successful outcome and ensuring that the new cells can thrive in the patient's body.