De Novo Production of K-α1 Tubulin-Specific Antibodies: Role in Chronic Lung Allograft Rejection

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Lung transplantation is the treatment option for a variety of end-stage pulmonary diseases. Posttransplant development of Abs against donor HLA and non-HLA Ags have been associated with acute and chronic rejection of transplanted organs. Development of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) following lung transplantation has been correlated with de novo production of anti-donor-HLA Abs. However, only a portion...

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