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Trans-vivo Delayed Type Hypersensitivity Assay for Antigen Specific Regulation
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[Corticosteroids in organ transplantation].
1Department of Pediatrics, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|January 12, 2008
Summary
Transplant immunosuppression is shifting away from corticosteroids due to side effects. Steroid avoidance and withdrawal are increasing, alongside tacrolimus-centered and basiliximab-based regimens.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Transplantation Medicine
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Review of immunosuppression strategies in organ transplantation.
- Focus on the evolving role of corticosteroids.
- Addressing concerns regarding adverse effects of steroid-based regimens.
Purpose:
- To provide an organ-by-organ review of immunosuppression use.
- To highlight trends in corticosteroid avoidance and withdrawal.
- To describe the expanding landscape of immunosuppressive therapies.
Summary:
- Corticosteroids remain common but are increasingly avoided or withdrawn post-transplant.
- Steroid avoidance and withdrawal regimens are gaining traction.
- Tacrolimus-centered and basiliximab-based immunosuppression are emerging trends.
Impact:
- Informs clinical practice regarding immunosuppression choices.
- Contributes to optimizing post-transplant outcomes by managing side effects.
- Reflects the dynamic nature of immunosuppressive therapy in transplantation.
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