Seminars in immunology
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Seminars in immunology · Apr 2012
ReviewAutoantibody formation in human and rat studies of chronic rejection and primary graft dysfunction.
Lung transplantation is considered a definitive treatment for many lung diseases. However, rejection and other pathologic entities are major causes of morbidity and mortality for lung transplant recipients. ⋯ Similarly, the pathogenesis of OB has been linked recently to autoimmunity. This review will highlight the current understanding of autoantibodies in PGD and OB post lung transplantation.