| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2878156 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Presence of antibodies to self-antigens pretransplant increases the risk of PGD immediately after transplant period and BOS on long-term follow-up. Primary graft dysfunction is associated with an inflammatory cascade that augments the alloimmune (anti-HLA) response that predisposes to BOS.
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Authors
Ankit MD, Deepti PhD, Nancy MS, Ramsey MD, Elbert P. MD, G. Alexander MD, Bryan F. MD, Thalachallour PhD,