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The second histocompatibility locus in humans.

P I Terasaki1, D Chia, M R Mickey

  • 1University of California at Los Angeles Tissue Typing Lab.

Transplantation Proceedings
|February 1, 1988
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Even with a perfect HLA match, kidney transplant rejection occurs. This study suggests the Lewis blood group system is a key factor in transplant success, impacting graft survival rates.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Transplantation Science
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Kidney transplant recipients often experience graft loss even with HLA-matched sibling donors.
  • This suggests other histocompatibility loci contribute to transplant rejection.
  • The role of non-HLA antigens, such as the Lewis blood group, requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of the Lewis blood group system in kidney transplant rejection.
  • To determine if Lewis antibodies impact graft survival rates.
  • To explore potential ethnic disparities in Lewis mismatching and transplant outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of kidney transplant patient data, comparing graft survival rates based on the presence or absence of Lewis antibodies.

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  • Statistical analysis (P-value calculation) to determine the significance of Lewis antibodies on graft survival.
  • Examination of potential correlations between Lewis mismatching, patient ethnicity, and transplant outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients with Lewis antibodies had a significantly lower 1-year graft survival rate (32%) compared to those without (61%, P = .02).
    • Lewis antibodies, potentially formed after a prior graft rejection, appear to negatively affect subsequent transplant success.
    • Black patients showed a lower graft survival rate across various donor types, consistent with expected higher rates of Lewis mismatching.

    Conclusions:

    • The Lewis blood group system is a significant factor in kidney transplant rejection, independent of HLA matching.
    • Pre-existing Lewis antibodies may compromise graft survival.
    • Addressing Lewis antigen compatibility could improve kidney transplant outcomes, particularly in at-risk ethnic populations.