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Denatured class I human leukocyte antigen antibodies in sensitized kidney recipients: prevalence, relevance, and impact on organ allocation.
Transplantation - 15 Oct 2014
Visentin Jonathan, Guidicelli Gwendaline, Bachelet Thomas, Jacquelinet Christian, Audry Benoît, Nong Thoa, Dubois Valérie, Moreau Jean-François, Lee Jar-How, Couzi Lionel, Merville Pierre, Taupin Jean-Luc
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BACKGROUND: Single antigen flow beads assays may overestimate sensitization because of the detection of supposedly irrelevant antibodies recognizing denatured class I human leukocyte antigens (HLAs). METHODS: Sera of 323 HLA-sensitized kidney transplant candidates positive with a class I HLA single antigen flow beads assay were retested after acid treatment of the beads. Denatured HLA antibodies were identified...
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