How important is the anti-Gal antibody response following the implantation of a porcine bioprosthesis?

J Heart Valve Dis. 2009 Nov;18(6):671-2.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Genetically Modified
  • Bioprosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Galactose / immunology*
  • Galactosyltransferases / genetics
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Host vs Graft Reaction / immunology
  • Swine / genetics

Substances

  • Galactosyltransferases
  • Galactose