2016
The Nlrp3 Inflammasome Does Not Regulate Alloimmunization to Transfused Red Blood Cells in Mice
Gibb DR, Calabro S, Liu D, Tormey CA, Spitalnik SL, Zimring JC, Hendrickson JE, Hod EA, Eisenbarth SC. The Nlrp3 Inflammasome Does Not Regulate Alloimmunization to Transfused Red Blood Cells in Mice. EBioMedicine 2016, 9: 77-86. PMID: 27345021, PMCID: PMC4972549, DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2016.06.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRBC transfusionNLRP3 inflammasomeRed blood cell transfusionInnate immune cell activationPro-inflammatory pathogensMolecular patternsBlood cell transfusionProduction of alloantibodiesTransfusion-associated mortalityImmune cell activationInnate immune stimuliBlood group antigensBone marrow failureAlloantibody productionRBC alloimmunizationAlloantibody responsesCell transfusionAlloimmune responseRed blood cellsABO matchingImmunological factorsInflammatory conditionsLeading causeImmune stimuliEndogenous DAMP
2014
Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization Mitigation Strategies
Hendrickson JE, Tormey CA, Shaz BH. Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization Mitigation Strategies. Transfusion Medicine Reviews 2014, 28: 137-144. PMID: 24928468, DOI: 10.1016/j.tmrv.2014.04.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHemolytic transfusion reactionsRBC alloantibodiesRBC alloimmunizationTransfusion reactionsImmune systemRed blood cell alloantibodiesCompatible RBC unitsRBC alloimmunization rateTransfusion-associated morbidityRecipient's immune systemTransfusion-associated deathForms of anemiaAlloimmunization rateAntigen exposureSignificant morbidityTransfusion recipientsHemolytic diseaseAlloantibodiesHuman studiesAnimal studiesDanger signalsAnimal dataMorbidityAlloimmunizationRBC units