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  • Immunology
  • Transplantation Science

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  • Organ transplantation is a vital treatment for organ failure.
  • Graft rejection by the recipient remains a significant challenge in transplantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms, cells, and molecules involved in acute and chronic transplant rejection.
  • To highlight the role of both antigen-specific and nonspecific immune components.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of mechanisms, cells, and molecules in transplant rejection.
  • Discussion of effector, regulatory, and memory T and B cell roles.
  • Analysis of nonspecific cell involvement (endothelial, NK, macrophages, etc.) and molecular factors (antibodies, chemokines, complement).

Main Results:

  • T cells and B cells are central to antigen-specific rejection.
  • Nonspecific cells like endothelial cells, NK cells, and macrophages also play critical roles.
  • Antibodies, chemokines, and complement molecules significantly contribute to graft rejection.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of immune components is essential for managing transplant rejection.
  • Identified components serve as potential biomarkers for clinical detection and quantification of rejection.