HLA-mismatched renal transplantation without maintenance immunosuppression

Authors :: Kawai, Tatsuo
Cosimi, Benedict
Goes, Nelson B.
Wong Waichi
Spitzer, Thomas R.
Tolkoff-Rubin, Nina
Williams, Winfred W., Jr.
Suthanthiran, Manikkam
Saidman, Susan L.
Shaffer, Juanita
Colvin, Robert B.
Sykes, Megan
Sachs, David H.
Preffer, Frederic I.
Ding, Ruchuang
Sharma, Vijay
Fishman, Jay A.
Dey, Bimalangshu
Ko, Dicken S.C.
Hertl, Martin
Source :: The New England Journal of Medicine. Jan 24, 2008, Vol. 358 Issue 4, p353, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: A new approach for bone marrow and kidney transplant of a patient with renal disease with a HLA-mismatched living related donor is discussed. The transplantation is found to be extremely effective, as it leads to the discontinuation of the immunosuppressive therapy.

Subjects :: Graft rejection -- Genetic aspects
Graft rejection -- Drug therapy
Immunosuppressive agents -- Dosage and administration
Immunosuppressive agents -- Complications and side effects
Kidney diseases -- Care and treatment
Kidneys -- Transplantation
Kidneys -- Complications and side effects

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