Graft loss in three patients with donor-specific antibody (DSA)

1. All patients had donor-specific antibodies and lost their transplant. 2. Flow PRA did not correlate with the transplant dysfunction. 3. In GT the DSA monitored could be used to monitor the effectiveness of the plasmapheresis. 4. DSA was strongly associated with transplant dysfunction and graft lo...

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Published in:	Clinical transplants p. 541
Main Authors:	Qasi, Y, Hermes, M, Cicciarelli, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 2006
Subjects:	Antilymphocyte Serum - therapeutic use Female Humans Immunologic Factors - therapeutic use Isoantibodies - blood Kidney Transplantation - immunology Liver Transplantation - immunology Male Middle Aged Treatment Failure
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Summary:	1. All patients had donor-specific antibodies and lost their transplant. 2. Flow PRA did not correlate with the transplant dysfunction. 3. In GT the DSA monitored could be used to monitor the effectiveness of the plasmapheresis. 4. DSA was strongly associated with transplant dysfunction and graft loss.
ISSN:	0890-9016