Current Desensitization Strategies in Heart Transplantation

Heart transplant candidates sensitized to HLA antigens wait longer for transplant, are at increased risk of dying while waiting, and may not be listed at all. The increasing prevalence of HLA sensitization and limitations of current desensitization strategies underscore the urgent need for a more ef...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marlena V. Habal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
HLA
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.702186/full