The abrogation of allosensitization following the induction of mixed allogeneic chimerism

J Immunol. 2000 Jul 15;165(2):637-44. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.165.2.637.

Abstract

The association of preformed anti-donor Abs with the hyperacute rejection of bone marrow and solid organ allografts and the persistence of the anti-donor immune response secondary to immunologic memory make allosensitization an absolute contraindication to transplantation. Mixed allogeneic (A + B-->A) bone marrow chimerism has been demonstrated to confer donor-specific tolerance in nonsensitized recipients, but has not been evaluated in the setting of allosensitization. The current study documents that despite significant anti-donor sensitization, mixed allogeneic engraftment is possible and provides a marked advantage over fully allogeneic (B-->A) models. Moreover, the acceptance of donor skin grafts and loss of circulating anti-donor Abs suggest that allosensitization can be abrogated with the induction of stable mixed allogeneic chimerism.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibody Specificity / genetics
  • Antilymphocyte Serum / biosynthesis
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation / immunology
  • Cytotoxicity, Immunologic / genetics
  • Graft Rejection / genetics*
  • Graft Rejection / immunology*
  • Graft Survival / genetics
  • Graft Survival / immunology
  • Immune Tolerance / genetics
  • Immunization* / methods
  • Immunologic Memory / genetics
  • Isoantigens / genetics
  • Isoantigens / immunology*
  • Isoantigens / radiation effects
  • Kinetics
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred BALB C
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Radiation Chimera / immunology*
  • Skin Transplantation / immunology

Substances

  • Antilymphocyte Serum
  • Isoantigens