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  • Immunology
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Nephrology

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  • Long-term kidney graft survival is a significant challenge in transplantation.
  • Organ scarcity has revived interest in xenotransplantation and novel therapeutic agents.
  • The complement system critically influences immune responses to transplanted kidneys, impacting injury and rejection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of the complement system in kidney transplantation.
  • To examine recent advancements in complement-targeting therapies for transplantation.
  • To discuss the limitations and future directions of these therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of complement system's role in kidney transplantation.
  • Analysis of current clinical applications of complement-targeting biologicals.
  • Discussion of therapeutic strategies and their limitations.

Main Results:

  • Complement activation is implicated in ischemia/reperfusion injury and rejection of both allo- and xeno-grafts.
  • High recurrence rates of kidney diseases are linked to complement system dysregulation.
  • Complement-targeting strategies are in early developmental stages but show promising findings.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding complement activation is crucial for developing effective kidney transplant strategies.
  • New complement-targeting agents offer potential for improved transplant outcomes.
  • Further research and redesign of therapeutic approaches are needed for more effective treatments.