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Immunosuppressive strategies in lung transplantation
Paul A Chung1, Daniel F Dilling1
1Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, USA.
Annals of Translational Medicine
|May 2, 2020
Summary
Lung transplantation offers hope for end-stage lung disease. This review covers strategies, including immunosuppression, to combat rejection and improve long-term survival for transplant recipients.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Immunology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Lung transplantation is a growing treatment for end-stage lung disease.
- Recipients face lifelong risks of rejection, infections, drug toxicity, and cancers.
- Standard immunosuppression involves calcineurin inhibitors, anti-metabolites, and corticosteroids.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and emerging strategies for lung transplant recipients.
- To discuss induction agents, maintenance immunosuppressives, and adjunctive therapies.
- To explore methods for enhancing long-term outcomes after lung transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of induction agents.
- Analysis of maintenance immunosuppressive regimens.
- Evaluation of adjunctive therapies and novel strategies.
Main Results:
- Conventional immunosuppression remains standard but has limitations.
- Newer agents and therapeutic modalities are continuously being developed.
- Optimizing immunosuppression is key to managing post-transplant complications.
Conclusions:
- Improving long-term outcomes in lung transplantation requires ongoing research.
- A comprehensive approach to immunosuppression and supportive care is essential.
- Managing rejection and complications is critical for recipient survival and quality of life.
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