Is B cell tolerance essential for transplantation tolerance?
In some transplantation settings, achieving B cell as well as T cell tolerance will be essential in order to ensure long-term graft survival. However, in other situations, although B cell tolerance could potentially offer advantages to the long-term function of the graft and may therefore be desirab...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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| Summary: | In some transplantation settings, achieving B cell as well as T cell tolerance will be essential in order to ensure long-term graft survival. However, in other situations, although B cell tolerance could potentially offer advantages to the long-term function of the graft and may therefore be desirable, there is no evidence that inducing B cell tolerance alongside T cell tolerance is essential. This overview forms part of a debate discussing the potential role of B cell tolerance in transplantation and uses selected examples in the literature to address the question: is B cell tolerance essential for transplantation tolerance? |
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