Upregulation of CD40, CD80, CD83 or CD86 on Alveolar Macrophages After Lung Transplantation

AM phenotypes showed marked changes during early or late acute rejection episodes, acquiring CD80, CD83 and CD86, while CD40 expression was further enhanced. This finding may provide clues on how to monitor the tolerance of transplanted lungs and may also provide new insights into the pathophysiology of lung transplantation.