title: Immunogenetic basis of tissue and organ transplantation and rejection.
abstract: This article has discussed major concepts essential to an understanding of tissue and organ transplantation, rejection, and immune modulation. The reader is encouraged to review and understand these basic concepts to understand and appreciate the complexities of specific tissue and organ transplants described in this issue.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Lancaster
mesh_terms: D000917:Antibody Formation; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D014181:Transplantation Immunology