A procedure used to decrease the potential for GVHD in an allogeneic transplant is:
a. Freeze thaw to kill lymphocytes
b. Activation of CD4 cells and suppression of CD8 cells.
c. Purge of CD8 lymphocytes
d. Apheresis
Correct Answer: C
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