Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation induces immunologic tolerance in renal transplant patients via modulation of inflammatory and repair processes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inducing donor-specific tolerance in renal transplant patients could potentially prevent allograft rejection and calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity. Combined kidney and hematopoietic stem cell transplant from an HLA-matched donor i...

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Main Authors: Wu Duojiao, Qi Guisheng, Wang Xuanchuan, Xu Ming, Rong Ruiming, Wang Xiangdong, Zhu Tongyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/182