Immunologic mechanisms of transplant rejection.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
This article reviews recent progress in understanding the mechanisms of organ transplant rejection and focuses on studies that suggest new approaches to diagnosis and treatment. The alloimmune response is initiated by recognition of donor major histocompatibility complex antigens by the immune system of the host. During rejection, the upregulation of major histocompatibility complex antigens on donor tissue enhances this recognition phase. Rejection can be prevented by interfering with the interaction of recipient T cells with alloantigens using interventions such as antibodies against major histocompatibility complex proteins or accessory adhesion molecules, peptide-binding antagonists, and genetic alteration of major histocompatibility complex protein expression. Patterns of cytokines produced in the graft following transplantation may be used to distinguish rejection from other causes of transplant dysfunction. In addition, specific antagonists of individual cytokines show promise as antirejection treatments.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Mannon, RB; Coffman, TM
Published Date
- December 1992
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 1 / 2
Start / End Page
- 230 - 235
PubMed ID
- 1345622
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1062-4821
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/00041552-199212000-00007
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England