Macrophages and transplant rejection: a novel future target?

Transplantation. 2013 Dec 15;96(11):946-8. doi: 10.1097/TP.0b013e3182a4bf20.

Abstract

In this issue of Transplantation, Ma et al. describe the protective effect of administering the c-fms kinase inhibitor upon cellular rejection, suggesting an important pathogenic role for macrophages. In contrast, no effect upon the development of humerol rejection was evident. The role of macrophages in rejection is discussed.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Graft Rejection / immunology*
  • Immunity, Cellular*
  • Immunity, Humoral*
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Macrophages / immunology*