The Effect of Immunosuppression on Airway Integrity.

abstract：:Temperature is a key parameter in organ preservation that has been consistently linked to primary nonfunction (PNF). In this communication, and for the first time anywhere, continued and direct measurements of human liver intraparenchymal temperatures are reported in six clinical cases of orthotopic liver transplantat...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Villa R,Fondevila C,Erill I,Guimerà A,Bombuy E,Gómez-Suárez C,Sacristán JC,García-Valdecasas JC

更新日期：2006-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthotopic liver transplantation is frequently associated with a complex coagulation disorder, influencing the outcome of the procedure. In this respect, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) had been suggested to be of causative importance for bleeding complications after reperfusion of the liver graft. In 10 ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Riess H,Jochum M,Machleidt W,Himmelreich G,Blumhardt G,Roissaint R,Neuhaus P

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Specific tolerance after combined kidney and bone marrow transplantation for multiple myeloma with end-stage renal disease through mixed lymphohematopoietic chimerism has been achieved, as evidenced by prolonged normal renal function without ongoing immunosuppression. METHODS:To achieve potent antimyeloma r...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Spitzer TR,Sykes M,Tolkoff-Rubin N,Kawai T,McAfee SL,Dey BR,Ballen K,Delmonico F,Saidman S,Sachs DH,Cosimi AB

更新日期：2011-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：:In light of the transplant community's efforts to increase living donation, preserving donor autonomy is essential. Understanding how often and the reasons why potential living kidney donors opt out of the donor evaluation process for nonmedical reasons is important for assessing donor voluntariness. The experiences o...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Thiessen C,Kulkarni S,Reese PP,Gordon EJ

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the acute rejection of allografts, the interaction between Fas (CD95) and its ligand (FasL; CD95L) has been shown to be involved in mediating apoptotic cell death. The role, however, of these molecules in the pathogenesis of transplant vascular sclerosis is as yet undetermined. The present study was there...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Subbotin V,Sun H,Aitouche A,Salam A,Valdivia LA,Fung JJ,Starzl TE,Rao AS

更新日期：1999-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Shortage of organ donors limits the number of possible liver transplantations. Alternative therapies for treatment of liver failure are currently being developed: (i) extracorporeal artificial liver devices; (ii) bioartificial liver devices using hepatocytes; and (iii) hepatocyte transplantation. The objective of thes...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Sgroi A,Serre-Beinier V,Morel P,Bühler L

更新日期：2009-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Altered expression of murine MD-1, a molecule controlling expression of members of the interleukin (IL)-1 receptor family of signaling proteins, regulates antigen-presenting cell-induced alloreactions. We investigated the effect of treatment with antisense deoxyoligonucleotides or antibodies to MD-1 in vivo ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Hadidi S,Chen Z,Phillips J,Yu K,Gorczynski RM

更新日期：2002-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite effective antiviral treatment, hundreds of kidneys from deceased donors with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are discarded annually. Little is known about the determinants of willingness to accept HCV-infected kidneys among HCV-negative patients. METHODS:At 2 centers, 189 patients undergoing initial or reev...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： McCauley M,Mussell A,Goldberg D,Sawinski D,Molina RN,Tomlin R,Doshi SD,Abt P,Bloom R,Blumberg E,Kulkarni S,Esnaola G,Shults J,Thiessen C,Reese PP

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is common in kidney transplantation and is known to affect long-term patient and graft survival, as is time in renal-replacement therapy (RRT). The aim of this study was to investigate HCV in relation to time in RRT and its impact on outcome after transplantation. METHODS:A...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Bruchfeld A,Wilczek H,Elinder CG

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:After measurement of normal renal function, dog kidneys (n = 52) were subjected to 3, 15, or 30 min of normothermic warm ischemia (WI). After 24 hr of preservation by simple hypothermic storage (SHS) in a modified Collins solution, autotransplant was done and renal function was again measured beginning at 1 hr. Compar...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Gregg CM,Lai MK,Mandour WA,Linke CA

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, transplantation of islets and pancreas has become a viable option for patients debilitated with type I diabetes. The success of islet transplantation has been attributed to the ability to isolate high quality islets for transplantation and capacity to maintain the recipient's immunosuppressi...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Mohanakumar T,Narayanan K,Desai N,Ramachandran S,Shenoy S,Jendrisak M,Susskind BM,Olack B,Benshoff N,Phelan DL,Brennan DC,Fernandez LA,Odorico JS,Polonsky KS

更新日期：2006-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carbon monoxide (CO) inhalation protects organ by reducing inflammation and cell death during transplantation processes in animal model. However, using CO in clinical transplantation is difficult due to its delivery in a controlled manner. A manganese-containing CO releasing molecules (CORM)-401 has recently...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Bhattacharjee RN,Richard-Mohamed M,Sun Q,Haig A,Aboalsamh G,Barrett P,Mayer R,Alhasan I,Pineda-Solis K,Jiang L,Alharbi H,Saha M,Patterson E,Sener A,Cepinskas G,Jevnikar AM,Luke PPW

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Encapsulation of islets has been widely investigated as a treatment for diabetes. The characteristics and dynamics of insulin secretion by encapsulated islets in response to glucose and other secretagogues are not well understood. METHODS:In our study, macroencapsulated syngeneic islets at 3-4 wk after tran...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Trivedi N,Keegan M,Steil GM,Hollister-Lock J,Hasenkamp WM,Colton CK,Bonner-Weir S,Weir GC

更新日期：2001-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The humanization of animals is a powerful tool for the exploration of human disease pathogenesis in biomedical research, as well as for the development of therapeutic interventions with enhanced translational potential. Humanized models enable us to overcome biologic differences that exist between humans and other spe...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Adigbli G,Ménoret S,Cross AR,Hester J,Issa F,Anegon I

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed graft function and acute rejections adversely affect the long-term survival of kidney transplantation. To decrease the incidences of these phenomena, we changed the initial immunosuppressive protocol in pediatric kidney transplantation in The Netherlands. METHODS:We compared a cohort (n=123) treated...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Cransberg K,Bouts AH,Cornelissen EA,Lilien MR,Van Hoeck KJ,Hop WC,Nauta J

更新日期：2008-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major pathogen in transplant recipients and AIDS patients, and the virus may also play a role in allograft rejection. Previous work from this laboratory demonstrated increased cell surface expression of the adhesion molecules ICAM-1 (CD54) and LFA-3 (CD58) following CMV infection in vitro. W...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Craigen JL,Grundy JE

更新日期：1996-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motexafin lutetium (Lu-Tex) is a photodynamic therapy (PDT) agent that localizes in atheromatous plaque in which it can be activated by far-red light. Lu-Tex biolocalization was examined in graft coronary artery disease (GCAD) with a rodent allograft model. After photoactivation, the effect on intimal prolif...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Yamaguchi A,Woodburn KW,Hayase M,Hoyt G,Robbins RC

更新日期：2001-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathogenesis of acute pulmonary xenograft injury has not yet been determined. The present study evaluates the role of complement in mediating pulmonary xenograft dysfunction by using cobra venom factor (CVF) to deplete recipient complement and transgenic swine, which express human regulators of complemen...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Yeatman M,Daggett CW,Parker W,Byrne GW,Logan JS,Platt JL,Davis RD

更新日期：1998-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human intravenous immunoglobulin G delayed xenogeneic hyperacute rejection (HAR) in the guinea pig-to-rat combination. We investigated the respective roles of the Fc and Fab fragments of the IgG molecule in this inhibitory effect. METHODS:By using a guinea pig-to-rat heart transplantation model, the efficie...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Urbani L,Fabre M,Cardoso J,Lambin P,Devillier P,Soubrane O,Houssin D,Gautreau C

更新日期：1998-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen renal allograft recipients (6 patients on cyclosporine/7 patients on azathioprine) participated in a short-term oral protein-loading study to determine the effect of cyclosporine on an allograft's functional reserve. The baseline glomerular filtration rate of the two groups were similar (52 +/- 18 ml/min/1.73...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Nunley JR,King A,Comstock T,Posner M,Marshall C,Sica DA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A severe shortage of organs is one of the major barriers facing transplantation today. One of the proposals designed to overcome this serious problem is to increase the use of genetically unrelated living kidney donors. Excellent results have been achieved with these volunteers and cogent arguments have been made that...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Spital A

更新日期：2000-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The graft-versus-host (GVH) reaction induces thymic dysplasia and an arrest in T cell differentiation. Studies were performed to test the effect of irradiation and reconstitution with bone marrow on GVH-induced thymic dysplasia and T cell differentiation. GVH reactions were induced in CBAxAF1 adult mice by the injecti...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Seddik M,Seemayer TA,Lapp WS

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One third of human lung allografts develop chronic rejection manifested as obliterative bronchiolitis. Heterotopically transplanted allogeneic murine tracheas develop obliterative airway disease (OAD) leading to a lesion resembling human obliterative bronchiolitis. The purpose of this study was to determine ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Kelly KE,Hertz MI,Mueller DL

更新日期：1998-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The novel agent sirolimus (SRL; Rapamune; rapamycin) inhibits the immune response by a mechanism distinct from those of calcineurin antagonists or antimetabolites. This randomized, controlled, multicenter, single blind, phase II trial examined the combination of SRL, steroids, and full versus reduced doses o...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Kahan BD,Julian BA,Pescovitz MD,Vanrenterghem Y,Neylan J

更新日期：1999-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Everolimus reduces the progression of cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) in de novo heart transplant (HTx) recipients, but the influence on established CAV is unknown. METHODS:In this Nordic Certican Trial in Heart and lung Transplantation substudy, 111 maintenance HTx recipients (time post-HTx 5.8 ± 4.3 ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Arora S,Ueland T,Wennerblom B,Sigurdadottir V,Eiskjær H,Bøtker HE,Ekmehag B,Jansson K,Mortensen SA,Saunamaki K,Simonsen S,Gude E,Bendz B,Solbu D,Aukrust P,Gullestad L

更新日期：2011-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection remains one of the major complications of nonspecific immunosuppression in renal transplant patients and accounts for significant morbidity and mortality. The incidence of infectious complications has been shown to be related to the degree of immunosuppression and correlated with the total steroid dosage, us...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Salama AD,Rogers T,Lord GM,Lechler RI,Mason PD

更新日期：1997-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Interferon gamma and tumor necrosis factor alpha play a significant role in the upregulation of host immunity and inflammation, for example by induction and enhancement of the expression of major histocompatibility complex class I and II antigens on a wide variety of cell types, both in vitro and in vivo. In this stud...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Stevens HP,van der Kwast TH,van der Meide PH,Vuzevski VD,Buurman WA,Jonker M

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although solid organ transplant results have improved significantly in recent decades, a pivotal cause of impaired long-term outcome is the development of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), a condition characterized by the presence of donor specific antibodies to human leukocyte antigen (HLA) or non-HLA antigens. High...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Kardol-Hoefnagel T,Otten HG

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To stimulate organ donation, an organ procurement organization (OPO)-wide effort was undertaken to increase donors after cardiac death (DCD) over a 5-year period. This included commonality of protocols, pulsatile perfusion of kidneys, centralization of data and a regional allocation variance designed to mini...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Whiting JF,Delmonico F,Morrissey P,Basadonna G,Johnson S,Lewis WD,Rohrer R,O'Connor K,Bradley J,Lovewell TD,Lipkowitz G

更新日期：2006-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver transplantation is currently the only established treatment of end-stage liver disease, but it is limited by a severe shortage of viable donor livers. Donors after cardiac death (DCD) are an untapped source that could significantly increase the pool of available livers. Preservation of these DCD livers by conven...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Tolboom H,Pouw RE,Izamis ML,Milwid JM,Sharma N,Soto-Gutierrez A,Nahmias Y,Uygun K,Berthiaume F,Yarmush ML

更新日期：2009-01-27 00:00:00