Immunologic outcome in elderly kidney transplant recipients: is it time for HLA-DR matching?

Conclusions
In elderly KTR, HLA-DR mismatches are independent risk factors for TCMR and the development of all classes of de novo DSA, both of which significantly impair graft survival. Introduction of HLA-DR matching in elderly KTR might significantly improve immunologic and overall outcome.

Source: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation - December 7, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Halleck, F., Khadzhynov, D., Liefeldt, L., Schrezenmeier, E., Lehner, L., Duerr, M., Schmidt, D., Bamoulid, J., Lachmann, N., Waiser, J., Budde, K., Staeck, O. Tags: Renal Transplantation Source Type: research