2023
Tolerance Induction in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation—A Brief Review of Preclinical Models
Huelsboemer L, Kauke-Navarro M, Reuter S, Stoegner V, Feldmann J, Hirsch T, Kueckelhaus M, Dermietzel A. Tolerance Induction in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation—A Brief Review of Preclinical Models. Transplant International 2023, 36: 10955. PMID: 36846605, PMCID: PMC9946984, DOI: 10.3389/ti.2023.10955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTolerance inductionLong-term effectsAnimal modelsImmune systemDonor-specific toleranceLong-term outcomesRecipient's immune systemPreclinical animal modelsNovel therapeutic strategiesPre-clinical studiesVascularized Composite AllotransplantationChronic rejectionImmunosuppressive protocolsTransplant recipientsAllograft rejectionOrgan dysfunctionPreclinical modelsComposite allograftsTherapeutic strategiesComposite allotransplantationClinical practiceIS protocolClinical translationInductionReview article
2021
A systematic review of immunomodulatory strategies used in skin-containing preclinical vascularized composite allotransplant models
Kauke M, Safi AF, Panayi AC, Palmer WJ, Haug V, Kollar B, Nelms L, Tchiloemba B, Pomahac B. A systematic review of immunomodulatory strategies used in skin-containing preclinical vascularized composite allotransplant models. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2021, 75: 586-604. PMID: 34895853, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystematic reviewImmunomodulatory strategiesPreclinical researchAvailable immunosuppressive regimensCurrent standard regimenSystemic side effectsDrug-based approachesMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesVCA modelPreferred Reporting ItemsHind limb modelNovel immunomodulatoryRejection episodesAcute rejectionImmunosuppressive regimensStandard regimenAllograft acceptanceAlloimmune responseSuppression therapyImmunomodulation strategiesLimb transplantsPreclinical modelsRat modelHuman trialsTherapeutic approaches