HLA variants related to primary sclerosing cholangitis influence rejection after liver transplantation
Bjarte Fosby, Sigrid Næss, Johannes R Hov, James Traherne, Kirsten M Boberg, John Trowsdale, Aksel Foss, Pål-Dag Line, Andre Franke, Espen Melum, Helge Scott and Tom H Karlsen. World J Gastroenterol. 2014 April 14; 20(14): 3986-4000. Published online 2014 April 14. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.3986.
Abstract
Aim: To investigate influence of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and killer immunoglobuline-like receptor (KIR) genotypes on risks of acute rejection (AR) after liver transplantation (LTX).
Methods: In this retrospective study we included 143 adult donor-recipient pairs with a minimum of 6 mo follow-up after LTX for whom DNA was available from both donor and recipients. Clinical data, all early complications including episodes and severity of AR and graft/patient survival were registered. The diagnosis of AR was based on clinical, biochemical and histological criteria. All suspected episodes of AR were biopsy confirmed . . . Please click here to read further
Bjarte Fosby, Sigrid Næss, Johannes R Hov, James Traherne, Kirsten M Boberg, John Trowsdale, Aksel Foss, Pål-Dag Line, Andre Franke, Espen Melum, Helge Scott and Tom H Karlsen. World J Gastroenterol. 2014 April 14; 20(14): 3986-4000. Published online 2014 April 14. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.3986.
Abstract
Aim: To investigate influence of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and killer immunoglobuline-like receptor (KIR) genotypes on risks of acute rejection (AR) after liver transplantation (LTX).
Methods: In this retrospective study we included 143 adult donor-recipient pairs with a minimum of 6 mo follow-up after LTX for whom DNA was available from both donor and recipients. Clinical data, all early complications including episodes and severity of AR and graft/patient survival were registered. The diagnosis of AR was based on clinical, biochemical and histological criteria. All suspected episodes of AR were biopsy confirmed . . . Please click here to read further
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