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    • Transplantation Science

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    • Microbes significantly impact immune function, with pathogens linked to reduced allograft tolerance and increased rejection.
    • The role of commensal organisms in the host response to organ transplantation remains less understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of commensal microorganisms on the host's response to allograft transplantation.
    • To elucidate the immunological mechanisms underlying microbial-mediated effects on graft rejection.

    Main Methods:

    • Murine models of skin and cardiac transplantation were utilized.
    • Comparisons were made between conventional mice, germ-free mice, and antibiotic-treated mice.
    • T cell priming and type I interferon signaling pathways were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Allograft rejection was accelerated in mice with a normal microbiome compared to germ-free or antibiotic-treated counterparts.
    • Enhanced T cell priming was identified as the mechanism driving increased rejection in conventional animals.
    • Type I interferon signaling was found to mediate the observed increase in allograft rejection.

    Conclusions:

    • Commensal microbial communities can promote allograft rejection.
    • Targeting the microbiome prior to transplantation presents a potential strategy to enhance allograft acceptance.
    • Understanding microbial-host interactions is crucial for improving transplant outcomes.