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Murine Corneal Transplantation: A Model to Study the Most Common Form of Solid Organ Transplantation
Published on: November 17, 2014
[Matching minor transplantation antigens in penetrating keratoplasty]
E Spierings1, T Reinhard, E Goulmy
1Abteilung für Immunhämatologie und Bluttransfusion, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Niederlande.
Abstract:
Specific recognition of foreign tissue is a common feature in higher vertebrates. This capability has commonly been ascribed to the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex. Recent developments, however, point to an outstanding role of minor H antigens, especially in the context of corneal transplantation. It is likely that the matching of selected minor H antigens will further improve rejection free, clear graft survival following penetrating keratoplasty in the not so distant future.
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