Innate allorecognition in transplantation

May 7, 2021The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation

Natural immune recognition of transplanted tissue

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Abstract

Understanding innate immune recognition in transplantation could improve allograft survival.

  • Successful allogeneic transplantation relies on suppressing the adaptive immune system.
  • Current treatments primarily target T and B cells to prevent organ rejection.
  • The innate immune system, including dendritic cells and natural killer cells, initiates the adaptive immune response.
  • Recent findings indicate that the innate immune system can recognize nonself tissue.
  • Mechanisms of innate allorecognition have been partially uncovered, suggesting new treatment strategies.

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