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  • Pulmonary antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) significantly impacts lung allograft function.
  • Current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for AMR present considerable challenges.

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  • To review the diagnostic criteria for pulmonary AMR.
  • To discuss recent studies that inform the definition and understanding of AMR in lung transplantation.

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  • Review of recent scientific literature on pulmonary AMR.
  • Analysis of data from solid phase assays, including Luminex platform for anti-human leukocyte antigen (HLA) donor-specific antibodies (DSA).
  • Evaluation of C4d staining limitations in lung and renal transplantation.

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  • Solid phase assays provide quantitative data on DSA levels.
  • The relationship between circulating DSA, inflammatory pathways, and allograft dysfunction requires further investigation.
  • C4d staining has limitations in defining AMR, particularly in lung transplantation.

Conclusions:

  • A consensus on a working definition of pulmonary AMR is crucial for the lung transplant community.
  • Establishing a clear definition will facilitate better understanding of AMR epidemiology, clinical presentations, and treatment efficacy.