Pre-Transplant T Lymphocyte Mycophenolic Acid Resistance is Associated with Aberrant Cytokine Production and Acute Rejection Among Lung Transplant Recipients
Purpose: Mycophenolic acid (MPA), the anti-proliferative immunosuppression agent of choice for lung transplant recipients, demonstrates extensive response variability. We assessed pre-transplant MPA sensitivity influence on T lymphocyte function and post-transplant outcomes in lung transplant recipients.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: , R. Ebenezer, H. Anthony, R. Hachem, A. Gelman Source Type: research
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