Recent developments in desensitization of crossmatch-positive kidney transplant recipients

Currently, there are two major options for the successful and timely transplantation of sensitized kidney transplant recipients: (1) avoidance of the sensitization barrier using special allocation programs, or (2) desensitization. In the case of broadly sensitized kidney patients, a combination of b...

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Hauptverfasser: Morath, Christian (VerfasserIn) , Opelz, Gerhard (VerfasserIn) , Zeier, Martin (VerfasserIn) , Süsal, Caner (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 25 July 2012
In: Transplantation proceedings
Year: 2012, Jahrgang: 44, Heft: 6, Pages: 1648-1651
ISSN:1873-2623
DOI:10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.04.006
Online-Zugang:Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.04.006
Verlag, Volltext: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0041134512004022
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Verfasserangaben:C. Morath, G. Opelz, M. Zeier, C. Süsal
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Zusammenfassung:Currently, there are two major options for the successful and timely transplantation of sensitized kidney transplant recipients: (1) avoidance of the sensitization barrier using special allocation programs, or (2) desensitization. In the case of broadly sensitized kidney patients, a combination of both options might be necessary. This review focuses on new advances in desensitization of crossmatch-positive kidney transplant recipients which include immunoadsorption and the administration of new substances such as the complement C5 inhibitor eculizumab. Finally, integrated algorithms that combine different measures are acknowledged.
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ISSN:1873-2623
DOI:10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.04.006