Virally‐Induced Heterologous Immunity in Renal Transplant Recipients: Important or Inconsequential?

Virally‐Induced Heterologous Immunity in Renal Transplant Recipients: Important or Inconsequential?

A provocative new study by Heutinck et al (page 1480) shows that virus‐specific donor cross‐reactive T cells disappear from circulation following transplantation, and should spur further investigation into the fate of these cells in renal transplant recipients.

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of transplantation 2016-05, Vol.16 (5), p.1348-1349
1. Verfasser: Ford, M. L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Immunity, Heterologous
Kidney
Kidney Transplantation
Transplant Recipients
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Zusammenfassung:A provocative new study by Heutinck et al (page 1480) shows that virus‐specific donor cross‐reactive T cells disappear from circulation following transplantation, and should spur further investigation into the fate of these cells in renal transplant recipients.
ISSN:1600-6135
1600-6143
DOI:10.1111/ajt.13657