2023
Novel Strategies in Transplantation: Genetic Engineering and Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
Kauke-Navarro M, Noel O, Knoedler L, Knoedler S, Panayi A, Stoegner V, Huelsboemer L, Pomahac B. Novel Strategies in Transplantation: Genetic Engineering and Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation. Journal Of Surgical Research 2023, 291: 176-186. PMID: 37429217, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.04.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsGenetic EngineeringGraft RejectionHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsOrgan TransplantationTransplantation, HomologousVascularized Composite AllotransplantationConceptsImmunosuppressive regimensAllograft rejectionComposite allotransplantationDonor-derived immune cellsDonor-derived T lymphocytesRecipient-derived T cellsPotent immunosuppressive regimensToxic immunosuppressive regimensSolid organ transplantationAntigen-presenting cellsSystemic side effectsVascularized Composite AllotransplantationCD40 knockoutChronic rejectionRejection episodesSystemic immunosuppressionMost patientsImmunomodulatory strategiesTolerance inductionImmune cellsOrgan transplantationT cellsT lymphocytesSide effectsClinical successTolerance 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsComposite Tissue AllograftsGraft RejectionImmune ToleranceImmunosuppressive AgentsTransplantation, HomologousVascularized Composite AllotransplantationConceptsTolerance 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsGraft RejectionHumansImmunomodulationImmunosuppressive AgentsRatsSkinTacrolimusVascularized Composite AllotransplantationConceptsSystematic 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 approachesLong-term Outcomes After Facial Allotransplantation: Systematic Review of the Literature
Tchiloemba B, Kauke M, Haug V, Abdulrazzak O, Safi AF, Kollar B, Pomahac B. Long-term Outcomes After Facial Allotransplantation: Systematic Review of the Literature. Transplantation 2021, 105: 1869-1880. PMID: 33148976, DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000003513.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultFacial TransplantationFemaleGraft RejectionHumansImmunosuppressive AgentsInfectionsMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeResearch DesignTransplantation, HomologousConceptsSystematic reviewAcute cell-mediated rejectionPositive risk-benefit ratioRecurrent acute rejection episodesLong-term outcome dataAcute rejection episodesChronic vascular rejectionFirst year posttransplantImmunosuppression-related complicationsCell-mediated rejectionSingle-center experiencePubMed/MEDLINE databaseLong-term outcomesRisk-benefit ratioEnglish full-text articlesQuality of lifeFull-text articlesAcute rejectionAllograft lossChronic rejectionRejection episodesVascular rejectionInfectious complicationsInfectious episodesMetabolic complications
2020
Local immunosuppression in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA): A systematic review
Safi AF, Kauke M, Nelms L, Palmer WJ, Tchiloemba B, Kollar B, Haug V, PomahaÄŤ B. Local immunosuppression in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA): A systematic review. Journal Of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2020, 74: 327-335. PMID: 33229219, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsGraft RejectionHumansImmunosuppression TherapyImmunosuppressive AgentsRatsSwineTacrolimusTreatment OutcomeVascularized Composite AllotransplantationConceptsLocal immunosuppressionSystematic reviewAllograft survivalComposite allotransplantationAllograft survival dataCell-based therapy strategiesImproved allograft survivalMain immunosuppressive agentMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelinesPreclinical animal studiesPreferred Reporting ItemsMalignant side effectsImmunosuppressive agentsPreclinical dataSignificant prolongationRat modelHuman trialsExclusion criteriaImmunosuppressionSide effectsAnimal studiesReporting ItemsPubMed databaseSystemic toxicityTherapy strategiesAccelerated chronic skin changes without allograft vasculopathy: A 10-year outcome report after face transplantation
Kollar B, Rizzo NM, Borges TJ, Haug V, Abdulrazzak O, Kauke M, Safi AF, Lian CG, Marty FM, Rutherford AE, Mitchell RN, Murphy GF, Tullius SG, Riella LV, Pomahac B. Accelerated chronic skin changes without allograft vasculopathy: A 10-year outcome report after face transplantation. Surgery 2020, 167: 991-998. PMID: 32113580, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.01.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic skin changesDeath 10 yearsSkin changesAllograft vasculopathySensory functionAcute cellular rejection episodesLong-term kidney functionHepatitis C virus infectionFace transplantationCellular rejection episodesC virus infectionNumber of CD4Glomerular filtration rateLong-term outcomesLong-term motorSkin immune cellsAllograft vesselsRejection episodesImmunosuppressive therapyLiver cirrhosisKidney functionFiltration rateImmune cellsMedical recordsGrade II