Organ transplantation from donors (cadaveric or living) with a history of malignancy: review of the literature
The evolution of organ transplantation has resulted in extended lifespan as well as better life quality of patients with end-stage diseases, which in turn causes an increased demand for organs. The persistent organ shortage requires a careful reconsideration of potential donors (living or cadaveric) that have current or historical malignancies. Donors with low-grade skin tumors, carcinomas in situ of the uterine cervix, and primary central nervous system (CNS )tumors can be considered as potential donors for recipients dying on wait list longing for organ transplantation. (Source: Transplantation Reviews)
Source: Transplantation Reviews - July 23, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Ye Qifa, Zhang Sheng, Yuan Jin, Wei Li Source Type: research
The clinical relevance of alloantibody in liver transplantation
The transplanted liver appears resistant to antibody-mediated injury compared to other transplanted organs such as kidney or heart. However, a growing number of reports suggest that alloantibody to the liver is associated with poorer outcomes. The data surrounding this field are unclear, and their interpretation remains controversial. Mechanistically, there is not a clear explanation for the liver’s resistance to antibody-mediated injury, and the pathological criteria for antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) remain ill-defined. (Source: Transplantation Reviews)
Source: Transplantation Reviews - July 22, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C.K. Burghuber, T.K. Roberts, S.J. Knechtle Source Type: research
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The genetic contribution to recurrent autoimmune nephritis
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Source: Transplantation Reviews - June 24, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Paul E. Brenchley, Kay Poulton, Muir Morton, Michael L. Picton Source Type: research
Altruism, gift giving and reciprocity in organ donation: A review of cultural perspectives and challenges of the concepts
Living and deceased organ donation are couched in altruism and gift discourse and this article reviews explores cultural views towards these concepts. Altruism and egoism theories and gift and reciprocity theories are outlined from a social exchange theory perspective to highlight the key differences between altruism and the gift and the wider implications of reciprocation. The notion of altruism as a selfless act without expectation or want for repayment juxtaposed with the Maussian gift where there are the obligations to give, receive and reciprocate. (Source: Transplantation Reviews)
Source: Transplantation Reviews - May 27, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C. Sharp, G. Randhawa Source Type: research
Promising future for the transgenic rat in transplantation research
The rat is the most widely used animal species in surgical research and offers distinct advantages over the mouse in transplantation models due to its size and close genetic similarity to humans. Sequencing of the rat genome and successful application of transgenic technologies which had only been available for mice have since led to a resurgence of the use of rat models.Transplantation provides the possibility to deliver transgenes through a variety of routes which can potentially offer treatment modalities for post-transplant dysfunction and rejection. (Source: Transplantation Reviews)
Source: Transplantation Reviews - May 27, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: B.M. Doorschodt, A. Teubner, E. Kobayashi, R.H. Tolba Source Type: research
Secondary hyperoxaluria: a risk factor for kidney stone formation and renal failure in native kidneys and renal grafts
Secondary hyperoxaluria is a multifactorial disease affecting several organs and tissues, among which stand native and transplanted kidneys. Nephrocalcinosis and nephrolithiasis may lead to renal insufficiency. Patients suffering from secondary hyperoxaluria, should be promptly identified and appropriately treated, so that less renal damage occurs.The aim of this review is to underline the causes of hyperoxaluria and the related pathophysiologic mechanisms, which are involved, along with the description of seven cases of irreversible renal graft injury due to secondary hyperoxaluria. (Source: Transplantation Reviews)
Source: Transplantation Reviews - May 27, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Georgios Karaolanis, Sophia Lionaki, Demetrios Moris, Viktoria-Varvara Palla, Spiridon Vernadakis Source Type: research
Altruism, gift giving and reciprocity in organ donation: A review of cultural perspectives and challenges of the concepts
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Source: Transplantation Reviews - May 27, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C. Sharp, G. Randhawa Source Type: research
Promising future for the transgenic rat in transplantation research
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Source: Transplantation Reviews - May 27, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: B.M. Doorschodt, A. Teubner, E. Kobayashi, R.H. Tolba Source Type: research
Allograft rejection and tubulointerstitial fibrosis in human kidney allografts: Interrogation by urinary cell mRNA profiling
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Source: Transplantation Reviews - May 27, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Thangamani Muthukumar, John R. Lee, Darshana M. Dadhania, Ruchuang Ding, Vijay K. Sharma, Joseph E. Schwartz, Manikkam Suthanthiran Source Type: research
