Developments in histocompatibility testing.
Recent progress in HLA typing involves new methods which allow typing for MLC (mixed lymphocyte culture) and Ia (immune associated) antigens. These antigens seem to play a major role in transplant rejection in HLA non-immunised patients. When the new typing methods eventually become applied in matching of kidneys it seems likely that the results of kidney transplantation will be significantly improved.
D000941:Antigens; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000276:immunology; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D007959:Lymphocyte Culture Test, Mixed; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
D000941:Antigens; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens