The histocompatibility and immunogenetics of hand transplantation

Int J Immunogenet. 2020 Feb;47(1):24-27. doi: 10.1111/iji.12469. Epub 2019 Dec 22.

Abstract

This short review will be concerned with the literature that has developed connected with the immunogenetic and tissue compatibility aspects of hand transplantation and will also draw on connected work in the more general area of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) which includes face, abdominal wall uterus and larynx.

Keywords: HLA; antibody; hand; outcomes; rejection.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Graft Rejection / immunology*
  • Graft Survival / immunology*
  • HLA Antigens / immunology*
  • Hand Transplantation*
  • Histocompatibility / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunization
  • Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Substances

  • HLA Antigens