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Human serum-induced porcine endothelial cell E-selectin expression is associated with IgG3 and IgM anti-Gal antibodies.
Xenotransplantation - 1 Sept 2002
Saethre Marit, Sølvik Una Ø, Haraldsen Guttorm, Fiane Arnt E, Boretti Eva, Thorsby Erik, Platt Jeffrey L, Mollnes Tom E
Abstract excerpt
Naturally occurring anti-Galalpha1-3Gal (anti-Gal) antibodies and complement induce hyperacute rejection (HAR) of porcine organs transplanted to primates. If the hyperacute reaction is prevented, an acute vascular rejection (AVR) occurs within hours to few days. Antibodies are important for the development of AVR, whereas the role of complement is still not clarified. AVR is characterized by protein...
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