Successful marrow homograft in the dog after radiation.

Abstract

A functioning marrow graft showing female-type leukocytes in the percentage characteristic of normal females has been secured in a male dog. The preradiation, radiation, and postradiatlon procedures and the reasons for them are outlined and discussed. Barring the possibility of active acquisition of tolerance from unusual and unlikely placental communication during interuterine life, the graft falls in the category of successful postradiation homograft. (auth)