Evaluation with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay spot detection of the frequency of interferon-gamma-producing T cells in bronchoalveolar lavage is useful in identifying lung transplant patients at higher risk of acute rejection.
Meloni
F
F
Department of Haematological Pneumological and Cardiovascular Sciences, Division of Pneumology, University of Pavia and IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
Paschetto
E
E
Cascina
A
A
Marone Bianco
A
A
Pellegrini
C
C
Oggionni
T
T
Vitulo
P
P
Viganò
M
M
D000208:Acute Disease; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Q000379:methods*; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology*; D016041:Heart-Lung Transplantation / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007371:Interferon-gamma / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000276:immunology*; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D007371:Interferon-gamma