transplant rejection

New approaches to prevent transplant rejection

harminka — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:41:01 -0600

To prevent the rejection of newly transplanted organs and cells, patients must take medicines that weaken their entire immune systems. Such potentially life-saving treatments can, paradoxically, leave those receiving them susceptible to life-threatening infections.

Cancer drug effectively treats transplant rejections

harminka — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:07:47 -0600

University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have discovered a new therapy for transplant patients, targeting the antibody-producing plasma cells that can cause organ rejection.

Two-way exchange of molecules between donor and recipient

harminka — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:50:38 -0500

A new discovery by London biologists may yield new ways of handling the problem of transplant rejection. In a research article published in the November 2008 print issue of The FASEB Journal, the scientists confirm the two-way transfer of a molecule (called "MHC") that instructs the immune system to tell "self" from "non-self."

UCSF marks milestone with 500th transplant in heart and lung program

harminka — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:30:50 -0500

UCSF marked a milestone this week with the 500th procedure in its Thoracic Transplant Program, which specializes in transplantation of the heart and lung.

Researchers identify antibodies linked to kidney transplant rejection

harminka — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:42:14 -0500

Southwestern Medical Center researchers, collaborating with colleagues in Germany, have for the first time identified antibodies associated with transplant rejection of otherwise healthy kidneys.

Reducing transplant rejection rates

harminka — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 06:36:53 -0600