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Author Spotlight: Investigating the Key Factors of Obliterative Bronchiolitis After Lung Transplantation
Published on: November 10, 2023
Insight on immune cells in rejection and infection postlung transplant
Mingfeng Liao1, Chaoxi Wang2, Mingxia Zhang1
1Guangdong Key Lab for Diagnosis & Treatment of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to provide a concise overview of the role of immune cells in rejection and infection after lung transplantation.
Methods:
Based on previous clinical and basic studies, the role of various types of immune cells in the development of rejection and infection after lung transplantation is summarized.
Results:
Immune cell functional status is strongly associated with common complications after lung transplantation, such as primary graft dysfunction, infection and occlusive bronchitis syndrome. Targeted balancing of immune cell tolerance and rejection is an important tool for successful lung transplantation.
Conclusion:
A comprehensive understanding of immune cell function and the mechanisms that balance immune tolerance and immune rejection may be a crucial factor in improving survival after lung transplantation.
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