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Major histocompatibility complex class 1 chain-related antigen a antibodies: sensitizing events and impact on renal graft outcomes.
Transplantation - 27 Jul 2010
Lemy Anne, Andrien Marc, Wissing Karl M, Ryhahi Khadija, Vandersarren Aurélie, Racapé Judith, Heylen Christine, Ghisdal Lidia, Broeders Emine, Vereerstraeten Pierre, Toungouz Michel, Abramowicz Daniel
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BACKGROUND: Major histocompatibility complex class 1 chain-related antigen A (MICA) antibodies (Abs) have been associated with renal graft loss in one large cohort. The triggering factors for MICA Abs and their autologous or allogeneic specificity have not been well defined. More data on the impact of MICA on renal grafts outcome are needed. METHODS: We tested sera from 494 controls and 597 patients with chronic...
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