The role of graft-derived dendritic leukocytes in the rejection of vascularized organ allografts. Recent findings on the migration and function of dendritic leukocytes after transplantation.

Abstract excerpt

Dendritic cells isolated from lymphoid tissues are potent stimulators of primary allogeneic T-cell responses in vitro and in vivo. Similar major histocompatibility complex class II-bearing dendritic-shaped leukocytes are contained within transplanted organs and these are thought to be important passenger leukocytes that trigger rejection. Recent findings on the migration, phenotype, and function of cardiac...

Topics

• Animals
• Cell Movement
• Dendritic Cells
• Graft Rejection
• Humans
• Leukocytes
• Phenotype