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B cell phenotypes in baboons with pig artery patch grafts receiving conventional immunosuppressive therapy.
Transplant immunology - 1 Dec 2018
Yamamoto Takayuki, Li Qi, Hara Hidetaka, Wang Liaoran, Zhou Hongmin, Li Juan, Eckhoff Devin E, Joseph Tector A, Klein Edwin C, Lovingood Ray, Ezzelarab Mohamed, Ayares David, Wang Yi, Cooper David K C, Iwase Hayato
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In the pig-to-baboon artery patch model with no immunosuppressive therapy, a graft from an α1,3-galactosyltransferase gene-knockout (GTKO) pig elicits a significant anti-nonGal IgG response, indicating sensitization to the graft. A costimulation blockade-based regimen, e.g., anti-CD154mAb or anti-CD40mAb, prevents sensitization. However, neither of these agents is currently FDA-approved. The aim of...
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