title: The influence of HLA-A, B, and DR matching on graft survival in primary cadaveric renal transplantation in Belfast.
abstract: HLA-DR matching has been shown in a retrospective study of 72 renal transplant patients to significantly enhance graft survival at 12 months. HLA-A and -B antigen matching also increased the graft survival rate significantly. Analysis of combined HLA-A, -B and -DR matching suggested an improvement in graft survival rate with better matching, but this did not attain statistical significance. It is now our policy to use HLA-DR matching prospectively and to ensure that all recipients receive a kidney with a maximum of 1 HLA-DR incompatibility and a minimum of 2 HLA-A and -B antigens shared.
mesh_terms: D006085:Graft Survival; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000276:immunology*; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens; D000949:Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens; D006684:HLA-DR Antigens; D000949:Histocompatibility Antigens Class II