New aspect of immunosuppressive treatment in liver transplantation. How could you induce tolerance in liver transplantation?

Transpl Immunol. 2007 Feb;17(2):98-107. doi: 10.1016/j.trim.2006.11.007. Epub 2006 Dec 11.

Abstract

New immunosuppressive strategies have improved short- and long-term graft survival. The current aim is to decrease the intensity of the immunosuppressive regimen, in an attempt to limit side effects and the direct toxicity of calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) for kidney function. We describe here current experience in liver and liver-kidney transplantation, the mechanism of tolerance and the immunosuppressive strategy used in liver transplantation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Graft Rejection / diagnosis
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / methods*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / pharmacology
  • Liver Transplantation / immunology*
  • Monitoring, Immunologic
  • Transplantation Tolerance*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents