The Need for Inducing Tolerance in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
Joint Authors
Bozulic, Larry D.
Ravindra, Kadiyala V.
Song, David D.
Xu, Hong
Ildstad, Suzanne T.
Source
Clinical and Developmental Immunology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Successful hand and face transplantation in the last decade has firmly established the field of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA).
The experience in VCA has thus far been very similar to solid organ transplantation in terms of the morbidity associated with long-term immunosuppression.
The unique immunological features of VCA such as split tolerance and resistance to chronic rejection are being investigated.
Simultaneously there has been laboratory work studying tolerogenic protocols in animal VCA models.
In order to optimize VCA outcomes, translational studies are needed to develop less toxic immunosuppression and possibly achieve donor-specific tolerance.
This article reviews the immunology, animal models, mixed chimerism & tolerance induction in VCA and the direction of future research to enable better understanding and wider application of VCA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ravindra, Kadiyala V.& Xu, Hong& Bozulic, Larry D.& Song, David D.& Ildstad, Suzanne T.. 2012. The Need for Inducing Tolerance in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Clinical and Developmental Immunology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ravindra, Kadiyala V.…[et al.]. The Need for Inducing Tolerance in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Clinical and Developmental Immunology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ravindra, Kadiyala V.& Xu, Hong& Bozulic, Larry D.& Song, David D.& Ildstad, Suzanne T.. The Need for Inducing Tolerance in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Clinical and Developmental Immunology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472322
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472322