Long-Term Effects of Antibodies against Human Leukocyte Antigens Detected by Flow Cytometry in the First Year after Renal Transplantation

Ayna T. K., Caliskan Y., Ciftci H., Turkmen A., Gurtekin M.

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.30, no.1, pp.37-45, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2012.071
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.37-45
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the incidence, dynamics and profiles of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-directed antibodies developed after transplantation and their impact on graft rejection and outcome in kidney recipients.