Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2970005 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
De novo HLA antibodies are detectable post-transplant in the majority of patients, but non-DSA and transient DSA do not appear to be associated with poor outcomes. Patients with persistent DSA, especially those with Class II DQ antibodies, have worse survival.
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Authors
Claire A. MRCPCH, MD, Vaughan PhD, FRCPath, Andrew R. MD, FRCPCH, Gareth MB, FRCP, Massimo FRCS, Asif FRCS, C. Richard MBBChir, FRCPCH,