Is selenium deficiency an important risk factor for chronic graft nephropathy? A pilot study.

abstract：:The pharmacologic modulation of the platelet-activating factor antagonist WEB 2086BS on the release of metabolites of the arachidonic acid and the cytokine TNF alpha was investigated in an ex vivo xenograft model of hyperacute rejection. Pig kidneys were perfused for 60 min in a perfusion system with oxygenated hepari...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Saumweber DM,Bergmann R,Gokel M,Hammer C

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Like FK506, rapamycin, a structural analog of FK506, is a strong immunosuppressant. The immunosuppressive effect of Rapa in in vitro IgG, IgM, and IgA production by human lymphocytes was examined in this study. To inhibit spontaneous or pokeweed mitogen-stimulated production of Ig by human peripheral blood lymphocytes...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Luo H,Chen H,Daloze P,Chang JY,St-Louis G,Wu J

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been postulated that the establishment of acquired, neonatal immunologic tolerance is due to a "deficit" in interleukin 2 (IL-2). To test this hypothesis, chickens were made immunologically tolerant to both major and minor histocompatibility antigens by transplantation of skin grafts onto newly hatched recipien...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Tempelis CH,Hála K,Krömer G,Schauenstein K,Wick G

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of calcineurin inhibitors is associated with chronic nephrotoxicity and lower glomerular filtration rate (GFR). As a result, one strategy of transplant immunosuppression is calcineurin inhibitor elimination. METHODS:The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of a prospective randomized trial...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Heilman RL,Younan K,Wadei HM,Mai ML,Reddy KS,Chakkera HA,Gonwa TA

更新日期：2011-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred twenty-eight patients from a total of 466 (49%) receiving renal allografts under cyclosporine/prednisone (CsA/Pred) immunosuppression experienced at least one episode of posttransplant hepatotoxicity. All patients were documented to have normal serum bilirubin, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Lorber MI,Van Buren CT,Flechner SM,Williams C,Kahan BD

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:According to a pooled analysis of three randomized clinical studies concerning the prevention of acute rejection in cadaveric renal transplantation, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) proved superior to azathioprine or placebo in conjunction with cyclosporine (CsA) and steroids. MMF-treated patients showed reduced ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Kim YS,Moon JI,Kim SI,Park K

更新日期：1999-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal allografts were performed in rhesus monkeys using FN18-CRM9, a potent immunotoxin capable of depleting T cells to less than 1% of baseline levels in blood and lymph nodes, as a preparative agent. We have recently reported that animals pretreated with FN18-CRM9 1 week before transplantation without furt...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Fechner JH Jr,Vargo DJ,Geissler EK,Graeb C,Wang J,Hanaway MJ,Watkins DI,Piekarczyk M,Neville DM Jr,Knechtle SJ

更新日期：1997-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study the functional and morphologic effects of two pulmoplegic solutions are evaluated. Single left-lung allotransplantation with ligation of the right pulmonary artery was performed in 15 piglets (13-20 kg). The lungs were preserved after donor prostaglandin E-1 treatment with single pulmonary artery ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Lehtola A,Harjula A,Heikkilä L,Hämmäinen P,Taskinen E,Kurki T,Salmenperä M,Mattila S

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Islet transplantation may be optimized by islet immunoisolation to prevent direct contact between the islet graft and the host tissue. In this study, we examined the glycemia and insulin secretion in streptozotocin-diabetic rats transplanted with islets subjected to immunoisolation with Algire diffusion chamber or wit...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Ar'Rajab A,Bengmark S,Ahrén B

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the clinical relevance of endothelial cell-monocyte (E-M) antigens has been demonstrated in organ graft transplantation, very limited data exist describing the nature of these antigens. The current study presents biochemical characterization of three different surface antigens of endothelial cells and monocyt...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Wood NL,Schook LB,Studer EJ,Mohanakumar T

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recipient antidonor cytotoxic T-cell activity has been associated with graft loss and acute rejection in renal allograft recipients. The role of immunologic mechanisms in the development of chronic graft rejection is controversial. We analyzed all living related renal transplants performed at Children's Hosp...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Alexander SI,Younes SB,Yunis JJ,Zurakowski D,Mirza N,Dubey D,Drew MP,Harmon WE,Yunis EJ

更新日期：1997-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Nippostrongylus infection strongly stimulates TH2 activity in vivo. Given the evidence of cross regulation between TH2 and TH1 cells, and the link between TH1 activity and graft rejection, we examined the effects of Nippostrongylus infection on the fate of kidney allografts in rats. Both prior Nippostrongylus infectio...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Ledingham DL,McAlister VC,Ehigiator HN,Giacomantonio C,Theal M,Lee TD

更新日期：1996-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, methylxanthines such as pentoxifylline (PTX) were shown to be immunosuppressive in vitro. Unfortunately, when used in transplant patients, PTX was poorly active as an immunosuppressant. Here we report that the new methylxanthine derivative A802715 not only is more active than PTX, it also suppresse...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Lin Y,Goebels J,Rutgeerts O,Kasran A,Van Gool S,Ceuppens J,Schönharting M,Waer M

更新日期：1997-06-27 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:In nontransplant patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV), HCV genotype has been linked with a differential response to antiviral therapy, risk of steatosis and fibrosis, as well as all-cause mortality, but the role of HCV genotypes in posttransplant disease progression is less clear. METHODS:Using the...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Campos-Varela I,Lai JC,Verna EC,O'Leary JG,Todd Stravitz R,Forman LM,Trotter JF,Brown RS,Terrault NA,Consortium to Study Health Outcomes in HCV Liver Transplant Recipients (CRUSH-C).

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preconditioning protects against both liver and lung damage after hepatic ischemia-reperfusion (I/R). Xanthine and xanthine oxidase (XOD) may contribute to the development of hepatic I/R. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether preconditioning could modulate the injurious effects of xanthine/XOD on the liver and lung...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Peralta C,Bulbena O,Xaus C,Prats N,Cutrin JC,Poli G,Gelpi E,Roselló-Catafau J

更新日期：2002-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proteinuria is associated with endothelial dysfunction (ED) and increased mortality. We investigated whether urinary protein excretion (UPE) is correlated with markers of ED and whether these markers affect the association of proteinuria with mortality in renal transplant recipients (RTR). METHODS:Six hundr...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： van Ree RM,Oterdoom LH,de Vries AP,Homan van der Heide JJ,van Son WJ,Navis G,Gans RO,Bakker SJ

更新日期：2008-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Differentiation between rejection and infection of lung allografts remains difficult. The effects of these two pathologic entities on the cytolytic activity of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and PBL were investigated. Left lung allotransplantation was performed on 16 mongrel dogs of which 12 were available for complete ...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Nguyen DM,Mulder DS,Shennib H

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:DBA/2J kidney allografts, but not heart allografts, are spontaneously accepted indefinitely in C57BL/6 (B6) mice, through regulatory tolerance mechanism dependent on Foxp3 cells. In contrast, B6 kidneys are rejected within a week in DBA/2J recipients. We hypothesized that the tolerogenic difference of the ki...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Oh NA,O'Shea T,Ndishabandi DK,Yuan Q,Hong S,Gans J,Ge J,Gibney S,Chase C,Yang C,Rosales I,Shinoda K,Drew B,Kojima L,Russell PS,Madsen JC,Colvin RB,Alessandrini A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a DBA/2 (H-2d) pancreatic islet-to-B6AF1 (H-2b/k.d) recipient combination, the graft survival of hand-picked islets was compared with that of "crude digested" islets that were prepared simply by collagenase digestion and Ficoll gradient separation and were contaminated with lymph nodes and vascular and ductal tissu...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Gotoh M,Maki T,Satomi S,Porter J,Monaco AP

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By using the lysostrip and the blocking of cytotoxicity by Fab2 fragments, HLA-A and B antibodies were detected in sera from rabbits and goats immunized with human high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-associated HLA antigens isolated from sera and from cultured lymphoid cells. After appropriate absorptions, the xenoantisera...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Richiardi P,Pellegrino MA,Ferrone S

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During anesthesia 5 mg of muromonab CD3 (OKT3), an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, was administered prophylactically to twelve patients undergoing cadaveric renal transplantation. Preoperatively, all patients were at or near their dry body weights. Methylprednisolone 500 mg on call to or in the operating room, azathiopr...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Robinson ST,Barry JM,Norman DJ

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of the age of the donor on the outcome of living related liver transplantation is yet to be clarified. METHODS:During October 14, 1996 and December 20, 1999, 34 living related liver transplantations were performed. Of these, 26 cases were performed using the extended left lobe graft, which were c...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Ikegami T,Nishizaki T,Yanaga K,Shimada M,Kishikawa K,Nomoto K,Uchiyama H,Sugimachi K

更新日期：2000-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Serologic evidence of resolved hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (HBV surface antigen negative, anti-HBV core antibody [HBc] positive) in a liver donor can be regarded as an occult infection with episomal HBV in the liver. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of anti-HBc-positive living donors. Between...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Hwang S,Moon DB,Lee SG,Park KM,Kim KH,Ahn CS,Lee YJ,Chu CW,Yang HS,Cho SH,Oh KB,Ha TY,Min PC

更新日期：2003-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:CD18 antibodies react with the common beta chain of the human leukocyte function antigen (LFA1)* and thus block the functions mediated by the three identified molecules in humans. A murine CD18 monoclonal antibody was infused in 8 leukemic patients receiving allogeneic T-depleted bone marrow transplantation in order t...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Baume D,Kuentz M,Pico JL,Beaujean F,Cordonnier C,Vernant JP,Hayat M,Bernard A

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) therapy compared with azathioprine has not led to improved long-term renal allograft outcomes perhaps as MMF dose is limited by tolerability and dose reduction is associated with inferior graft outcome. The consequences, however, of dose reduction of mycophenolate mofetil relative...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Shah S,Collett D,Johnson R,Raftery M,Rudge C,Yaqoob MM

更新日期：2008-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Goal tacrolimus concentrations for the prevention of rejection in sensitized renal transplant recipients are not well established. METHODS:We evaluated the association between discharge tacrolimus trough concentration and the incidence of biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR) in 216 moderately sensitized ren...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Richards KR,Hager D,Muth B,Astor BC,Kaufman D,Djamali A

更新日期：2014-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Glutathione and glyoxalase II levels were evaluated in cytosolic and mitochondrial compartments of rat liver after 7 and 24 hr of cold storage in University of Wisconsin (UW) and Euro-Collins solutions. 1-4 A similar time-dependent depletion of cytosolic glutathione up to about 60% of control values was observed in bo...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Jassem W,Ciarimboli C,Cerioni PN,Saba V,Norton SJ,Principato G

更新日期：1996-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Modification of pathogenic antibodies for autoimmune diseases illuminated the biologic relevance of B cells, plasma cells, and pathogenic antibodies in autoimmunity. They have also rejuvenated interest in how B cells mediate multiple effector functions that include antibody production, antigen presentation to T cells,...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Jordan SC,Ammerman N,Choi J,Huang E,Peng A,Sethi S,Najjar R,Toyoda M,Lim K,Louie S,Vo A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether humoral autoimmune responses associated with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) influence the postoperative clinical course following cardiac transplantation. METHODS:ELISA levels of preformed cardiac myosin (CM) autoantibodies (Abs) in patients with a pretransplant diagnosis of dilated cardi...

journal_title：Transplantation

authors： Warraich RS,Pomerance A,Stanley A,Banner NR,Dunn MJ,Yacoub MH

更新日期：2000-04-27 00:00:00