Novel immunological and clinical insights in vascularized composite allotransplantation
Kollar B, Pomahac B, Riella L. Novel immunological and clinical insights in vascularized composite allotransplantation. Current Opinion In Organ Transplantation 2019, 24: 42-48. PMID: 30531538, DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000592.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute rejectionT cellsComposite allotransplantationField of VCANovel immunosuppressive approachAntibody-mediated rejectionCurrent histological classificationNovel noninvasive biomarkersQuality of lifeType of rejectionIntensity of treatmentFace transplant recipientsChronic rejectionImmunosuppressive regimensVCA patientsVCA recipientsAllograft injuryCostimulation blockadeImmunosuppressive approachesImmunosuppressive therapyTransplant recipientsImmune monitoringUpper extremityHistological classificationVCA outcomes