肾移植后不同免疫抑制方案的效果及不良反应的临床分析

目的 总结肾移植后使用不同免疫抑制方案的效果和不良反应,以提高人/肾的长期存活率.方法 对单中心3102例肾移植受者的临床资料进行回顾性分析,所采用的免疫抑制方案有环孢素A(CsA)+硫唑嘌呤(Aza)+泼尼松(Pred)、低剂量CsA+吗替麦考酚酯(MMF)+Pred、低剂量他克莫司(Tac)+MMF+Pred、低剂量CsA(或Tac)+西罗莫司(SRL)+Pred等方案,分析各方案的效果和不良反应.结果 低剂量CsA+MMF+Pred方案的人/肾1、5、10年存活率均高于CsA+Aza+Pred方案,而高血压、震颤、高尿酸、肝肾毒性、白细胞下降等的发生率显著低于CsA+Aza+Pred方案(P＜0.05),腹泻发生率显著高于CsA+Aza+Pred方案(P＜0.05).低剂量Tac+MMF+Pred方案的高血糖发生率显著高于低剂量CsA+MMF+Pred方案(P＜0.05),多毛症发生率显著低于低剂量CsA+MMF+Pred方案(P＜0.05);低剂量CsA(或Tac)+SRL+Pred方案的腹泻、高尿酸血症、肝肾毒性和多毛症等的发生率显著低于低剂量CsA(或Tac)+MMF+Pred方案(P＜0.05),但高血脂发生率显著高于后者(P＜0.05).以低剂量Tac为基础的方案者高血糖发生率显著应用低剂量CsA者.结论 低剂量CsA(或Tac)+MMF+Pred方案改善了肾移植受者和移植肾的存活,降低了不良反应发生率,尤以低剂量Tac+MMF+Pred方案为优;调整免疫抑制方案或剂量,改善饮食习惯,加强锻炼,优化降血压、降血脂、控制血糖的治疗措施对预防和控制不良反应尤为重要.

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Objective To summarize the incidence and treatment experience of the effectiveness and adverse reactions of the different immunosuppressive protocols and to increase the long-term survival rate in kidney recipients. Methods Single-center retrospective analysis was performed on 3102 cases of kidney transplant recipients in effectiveness and adverse reactions of different immunosuppressive protocols. The immunosuppressive protocols were as follows: CsA + Aza + Pred,low dose CsA + MMF + Pred, low dose Tac + MMF + Pred, low dose CsA + SRL + Pred, and low dose Tac+ SRL+ Pred. Results The 1-, 5-, 10-year survival rate of patients/kidney in low dose CsA + MMF + Pred protocol was higher than that in CsA + Aza + Pred protocol. The incidence of adverse reactions, such as hypertension, hyperuricemia, kidney and liver toxicity, and leukopenia was significantly lower, but the incidence of diarrhea was significantly higher in CsA + MMF + Pred protocol than in CsA + Aza + Pred protocol (all P＜0. 01). The incidence of hyperglycemia was significantly higher (P＜0. 05), and that of hairy and gingival hyperplsia was significantly lower (P＜0. 05) in low dose Tac+ MMF+ Pred than in low dose CsA+ MMF+ Pred protocol. The incidence of hyperlipidemia in low dose CsA (or Tac)+ SRL + Pred was significantly higher than in CsA (or Tac)+ MMF+ Pred protocol (P＜0. 05). The incidence of hirsutism in low dose Tac + SRL + Pred was significantly lower than that in CsA + SRL + Pred protocol (P ＜ 0. 05). The incidence of hyperglycemia in low dose Tac + SRL + Pred was significantly higher than that in low dose CsA + SRL + Pred protocol. Conclusion The triple drug protocol with a low dose of CsA (or Tac)+ MMF+ Pred significantly improved the survival of renal transplant recipients and graft, and reduced the incidence of adverse reactions, especially Tae + MMF + Pred protocol. Adjustment of the immunosuppressant dosage and protocol, improvement of eating habits, exercise, reduction of blood pressure, reduction of blood lipid, and control of blood glucose were particularly important in preventing and controlling adverse reactions during kidney transplantation.     

肝移植术后他克莫司所致严重胆汁淤积的西罗莫司替换治疗四例报告

肝移植术后多种因素可导致胆汁淤积,由他克莫司(Tac)或环孢素A(CsA)所致的胆汁淤积,可通过二者之间的转换来处理~([1]),但仍有少数患者在进行转换后药物的不良反应仍不能缓解.本中心2006年1月至2009年5月间的225例肝移植受者,术后采用Tac+吗替麦考酚酯(MMF)+甲泼尼龙预防排斥反应,4例发生Tac所致的胆汁淤积,我们将Tac转换为西罗莫司(SRL),3例的严重胆汁淤积得以缓解,报告如下.     

环孢素A转换为他克莫司对慢性移植肾肾病患者的治疗效果

目的 探讨由环孢素A(CsA)转换为他克莫司(Tac)为主的免疫抑制方案对慢性移植肾肾病(CAN)患者的治疗效果.方法 选择接受同种肾移植后发生CAN的患者153例,患者肾移植后均采用CsA、吗替麦考酚酯(MMF)及泼尼松(Pred)的免疫抑制方案.根据是否以Tac替换CsA将患者分为两组.(1)CsA组:45例,进入研究后患者维持原免疫抑制方案.(2)Tac组:108例,进入研究后将CsA转换为Tac,停用CsA后立即开始服用Tac,MMF和Pred的用法同CsA组.对所有患者随访12个月,观察人/移植肾存活率、急性排斥反应发生率、移植肾功能、24 h尿蛋白定量、移植肾穿刺病理学活检及免疫抑制剂的不良反应等指标.结果 随访12个月时,CsA组和Tac组患者存活率均为100%,移植肾存活率分别为86.6%和93.5%(P＜0.05);急性排斥反应发生率分别为4.4%(2/45)和3.7%(4/108)(P＞0.05),6例发生急性排斥反应的患者均经甲泼尼龙冲击治疗3 d后逆转.Tac组患者移植肾功能明显改善,并且出现重度蛋白尿、重度肾间质纤维化和肾小管萎缩的患者比例较CsA组显著减少(P＜0.05).Tac组有13.8%(15例)的患者出现轻度血糖增高,发生率显著高于CsA组的4.4%(2例)(P＜0.05);Tac组有22.2%(24例)的患者发生高血压,发生率显著低于CsA组的55.6%(25例)(P＜0.05);17例因使用CsA而出现牙龈增生和多毛症者,经转换治疗后,症状均明显好转.结论 由CsA转换为Tac为主的免疫抑制方案能够显著改善CAN患者的移植肾功能,延缓CAN的发展,转换过程中未发生严重Tac不良反应并且改善了使用CsA时出现的不良反应.

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Objective To investigate the effect of conversion from cyclosporine A (CsA) to tacrolimus (Tac) on chronic allograft nephropathy (CAN). Methods 153 CAN patients undergoing kidney transplantation received CsA, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and prednisone (CsA-MMF-Pred) regimen after kidney transplantation, and divided into 2 groups according to whether CsA were maintained in the immunosuppressive regimen: CsA + MMF + Pred group (CsA group, n = 45); Tac + MMF + Pred group (Tac group, n = 108). The patients were followed up with patient/kidney survival rate, acute rejection incidence, renal function, 24-h proteinuria and adverse events of immunosuppressive drugs for 12 months. Results Compared with CsA group, the transplanted kidney survival rate was significantly higher in Tac group (93. 5 % vs 86.6 %, P＜0. 05). Acute rejection (AR) was diagnosed in 4. 4 % (2/45) of recipients in CsA group and 3. 7 % (4/108) in Tac group (P＞0. 05) respectively. Acute rejection (2 cases in CsA group and 4 in Tac group) was reversed by 500 mg of methylprednisolone for consecutive 3 days, and the patients in Tac group showed a significantly lower degree of interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (IF/TA) (P＜0. 05).Renal allograft functions and 24-h proteinuria during a follow-up period of 12 months were significantly improved in Tac group (P ＜ 0. 05). Incidence of mild hyperglycemia in Tac Group (13.8 %, 15/108) was significantly higher than in CsA group (4.4 %, 2/45), and that of hypertension in Tac group (22. 2 %, 24/108) was significantly lower than in CsA group (55.6 %,25/45). CsA-related side effects (such as hirsutism and gingival hypertrophy) in 17 patients were greatly improved after conversion from CsA to Tac treatment. Conclusion The conversion from CsA to Tac on the patients with CAN can improve renal allograft function, retard the progression of renal allograft dysfunction, reduce the incidence of CsA-related side effects and not generate serious adverse effects of Tac.     

发生慢性移植肾功能不全者以西罗莫司替换环孢素A的临床疗效

目的 对采用以环孢素A(CsA)为基础免疫抑制剂的慢性移植肾功能不全(CRAD)患者,将CsA转换为西罗莫司(SRL),观察转换后的临床效果和安全性.方法 20例肾移植后出现CRAD的患者,采用突然转换法将CsA替换为SRL(3 mg/d),霉酚酸酯(MMF)和泼尼松(Pred)的剂量维持不变.另随机选取9例仍然使用CsA、MMF和Pred的CRAD患者作为对照.观察血肌酐(Cr)、肾小球滤过率(GFR)和24 h尿蛋白定量的变化情况以及SRL的不良反应.结果 对照组与转换组在患者年龄、性别构成比、移植后时间、转换时的血Cr水平和转换时免疫抑制剂用量等方面的差异均无统计学意义.随访1年,转换组有18例完成观察,其中11例(61.1%,11/18)转换有效,7例(38.9%,1/18)转换无效.转换有效者和转化无效者在转换时的血Cr、移植后时间、GFR及24 h尿蛋白定量等方面的差异有统计学意义.转换有效者的血Cr明显下降,GFR明显升高,而转换无效者的血Cr呈进行性升高,GFR呈进行性下降.转换治疗期间,1例出现急性排斥反应,经冲击治疗后逆转.完成随访的18例中,2例发生感染,3例出现皮疹,3例出现腹泻,2例出现口腔溃疡,8例出现骨髓抑制,6例转氨酶升高,10例出现高血脂,4例出现低血钾,没有患者因为上述不良反应而退出观察.结论 肾移植后采用以CsA为基础的免疫抑制方案者,若出现CRAD,可以将CsA替换为SRL,部分患者的肾功能得到改善,但转换应在移植肾功能发生严重损害前进行.     

西罗莫司在肝移植术后免疫抑制中的效果及安全性

目的 探讨肝移植术后应用西罗莫司(SRL)的免疫抑制效果和安全性.方法 对21例以SRL作为免疫抑制维持治疗的肝移植受者进行了观察.其中术后直接应用SRL者6例(术前肾功能不全者2例、原发病为肿瘤者4例);因他克莫司(Tac)药物相关性因素替换为SRL者15例(Tac肾毒性4例、高度可疑Tae肝毒性8例、Tac用量过大仍不能达到预期血药浓度者3例).术后对21例受者平均随访25.4个月(6～42个月),评估SRL的临床免疫抑制效果及安全性.结果 随访期间,2例受者因药物副反应停药,药物耐受率为90.5%.发生急性排斥反应1例次,经治疗后痊愈,其余患者均获得良好的免疫抑制效果.Tac肾毒性患者肾功能改善3例;Tac肝毒性患者肝功能显著好转6例.结论 SRL作为受者肝移植术后的免疫抑制维持治疗是安全有效的.术后早期及时用SRL替换Tac可有效逆转后者所致的肝、肾毒性损害.     

肾移植后不同免疫抑制方案的效果及不良反应的临床分析

Objective To summarize the incidence and treatment experience of the effectiveness and adverse reactions of the different immunosuppressive protocols and to increase the long-term survival rate in kidney recipients. Methods Single-center retrospective analysis was performed on 3102 cases of kidney transplant recipients in effectiveness and adverse reactions of different immunosuppressive protocols. The immunosuppressive protocols were as follows: CsA + Aza + Pred,low dose CsA + MMF + Pred, low dose Tac + MMF + Pred, low dose CsA + SRL + Pred, and low dose Tac+ SRL+ Pred. Results The 1-, 5-, 10-year survival rate of patients/kidney in low dose CsA + MMF + Pred protocol was higher than that in CsA + Aza + Pred protocol. The incidence of adverse reactions, such as hypertension, hyperuricemia, kidney and liver toxicity, and leukopenia was significantly lower, but the incidence of diarrhea was significantly higher in CsA + MMF + Pred protocol than in CsA + Aza + Pred protocol (all P＜0. 01). The incidence of hyperglycemia was significantly higher (P＜0. 05), and that of hairy and gingival hyperplsia was significantly lower (P＜0. 05) in low dose Tac+ MMF+ Pred than in low dose CsA+ MMF+ Pred protocol. The incidence of hyperlipidemia in low dose CsA (or Tac)+ SRL + Pred was significantly higher than in CsA (or Tac)+ MMF+ Pred protocol (P＜0. 05). The incidence of hirsutism in low dose Tac + SRL + Pred was significantly lower than that in CsA + SRL + Pred protocol (P ＜ 0. 05). The incidence of hyperglycemia in low dose Tac + SRL + Pred was significantly higher than that in low dose CsA + SRL + Pred protocol. Conclusion The triple drug protocol with a low dose of CsA (or Tac)+ MMF+ Pred significantly improved the survival of renal transplant recipients and graft, and reduced the incidence of adverse reactions, especially Tae + MMF + Pred protocol. Adjustment of the immunosuppressant dosage and protocol, improvement of eating habits, exercise, reduction of blood pressure, reduction of blood lipid, and control of blood glucose were particularly important in preventing and controlling adverse reactions during kidney transplantation.     

肾移植后不同免疫抑制方案的效果及不良反应的临床分析

Objective To summarize the incidence and treatment experience of the effectiveness and adverse reactions of the different immunosuppressive protocols and to increase the long-term survival rate in kidney recipients. Methods Single-center retrospective analysis was performed on 3102 cases of kidney transplant recipients in effectiveness and adverse reactions of different immunosuppressive protocols. The immunosuppressive protocols were as follows: CsA + Aza + Pred,low dose CsA + MMF + Pred, low dose Tac + MMF + Pred, low dose CsA + SRL + Pred, and low dose Tac+ SRL+ Pred. Results The 1-, 5-, 10-year survival rate of patients/kidney in low dose CsA + MMF + Pred protocol was higher than that in CsA + Aza + Pred protocol. The incidence of adverse reactions, such as hypertension, hyperuricemia, kidney and liver toxicity, and leukopenia was significantly lower, but the incidence of diarrhea was significantly higher in CsA + MMF + Pred protocol than in CsA + Aza + Pred protocol (all P＜0. 01). The incidence of hyperglycemia was significantly higher (P＜0. 05), and that of hairy and gingival hyperplsia was significantly lower (P＜0. 05) in low dose Tac+ MMF+ Pred than in low dose CsA+ MMF+ Pred protocol. The incidence of hyperlipidemia in low dose CsA (or Tac)+ SRL + Pred was significantly higher than in CsA (or Tac)+ MMF+ Pred protocol (P＜0. 05). The incidence of hirsutism in low dose Tac + SRL + Pred was significantly lower than that in CsA + SRL + Pred protocol (P ＜ 0. 05). The incidence of hyperglycemia in low dose Tac + SRL + Pred was significantly higher than that in low dose CsA + SRL + Pred protocol. Conclusion The triple drug protocol with a low dose of CsA (or Tac)+ MMF+ Pred significantly improved the survival of renal transplant recipients and graft, and reduced the incidence of adverse reactions, especially Tae + MMF + Pred protocol. Adjustment of the immunosuppressant dosage and protocol, improvement of eating habits, exercise, reduction of blood pressure, reduction of blood lipid, and control of blood glucose were particularly important in preventing and controlling adverse reactions during kidney transplantation.     

肝移植后并发他克莫司不良反应者的西罗莫司单药转换治疗14例

目的 总结出现钙调磷酸酶抑制剂(CNI)相关并发症的患者采用西罗莫司(SRL)单药转换治疗的体会.方法 肝移植患者14例,其中因CNI类药物致肾功能受损而行转换治疗者13例,因移植后血糖升高而行转换治疗者1例.转换治疗前,患者采用他克莫司(Tac)和糖皮质激素预防排斥反应,部分患者还加用霉酚酸酯.进行转换治疗后,初次给予SRL 4 mg/d;1周内给予SRL 1～2 mg/d,同时Tac的用量减至原来的一半;治疗1周后,根据血SRL浓度调整其剂量,维持血SRL浓度谷值为5～10μg/L,于转换治疗后1～2周完全撤除Tac.观察患者转换治疗后并发症的改善情况,肾功能、肝功能和急性排斥反应的发生情况及药物不良反应等.结果 转换治疗前,13例肾功能受损者的血肌酐为(158.3±41.6)μmol/L,随访结束时降低到(103.7±21.2)μmol/L;另1例血糖升高者在转换治疗后血糖得到有效控制,胰岛素用量由转换前的80 IU/L减少至24 IU/L.转换治疗后6个月内,14例中有2例(14.3%)发生急性排斥反应,治疗后均逆转.随访过程中,4例出现血脂升高,4例出现贫血或血小板减少,5例出现溃疡型口疮,但无患者因SRL不良反应而终止转换治疗.结论 肝移植术后出现CNI相关并发症的患者可以采用SRL单药转换治疗.     

肾移植后不同免疫抑制方案的效果及不良反应的临床分析

Objective To summarize the incidence and treatment experience of the effectiveness and adverse reactions of the different immunosuppressive protocols and to increase the long-term survival rate in kidney recipients. Methods Single-center retrospective analysis was performed on 3102 cases of kidney transplant recipients in effectiveness and adverse reactions of different immunosuppressive protocols. The immunosuppressive protocols were as follows: CsA + Aza + Pred,low dose CsA + MMF + Pred, low dose Tac + MMF + Pred, low dose CsA + SRL + Pred, and low dose Tac+ SRL+ Pred. Results The 1-, 5-, 10-year survival rate of patients/kidney in low dose CsA + MMF + Pred protocol was higher than that in CsA + Aza + Pred protocol. The incidence of adverse reactions, such as hypertension, hyperuricemia, kidney and liver toxicity, and leukopenia was significantly lower, but the incidence of diarrhea was significantly higher in CsA + MMF + Pred protocol than in CsA + Aza + Pred protocol (all P＜0. 01). The incidence of hyperglycemia was significantly higher (P＜0. 05), and that of hairy and gingival hyperplsia was significantly lower (P＜0. 05) in low dose Tac+ MMF+ Pred than in low dose CsA+ MMF+ Pred protocol. The incidence of hyperlipidemia in low dose CsA (or Tac)+ SRL + Pred was significantly higher than in CsA (or Tac)+ MMF+ Pred protocol (P＜0. 05). The incidence of hirsutism in low dose Tac + SRL + Pred was significantly lower than that in CsA + SRL + Pred protocol (P ＜ 0. 05). The incidence of hyperglycemia in low dose Tac + SRL + Pred was significantly higher than that in low dose CsA + SRL + Pred protocol. Conclusion The triple drug protocol with a low dose of CsA (or Tac)+ MMF+ Pred significantly improved the survival of renal transplant recipients and graft, and reduced the incidence of adverse reactions, especially Tae + MMF + Pred protocol. Adjustment of the immunosuppressant dosage and protocol, improvement of eating habits, exercise, reduction of blood pressure, reduction of blood lipid, and control of blood glucose were particularly important in preventing and controlling adverse reactions during kidney transplantation.     

西罗莫司在肾移植后近期应用中的疗效分析

目的探讨西罗莫司在肾移植后近期治疗中的应用效果。方法收集使用不同免疫抑制剂方案治疗的50例肾移植患者资料,应用环孢素A(CsA)+西罗莫司(SRL)+泼尼松(Pred)的18例患者为实验组,应用CsA+吗替麦考酚酯(MMF)+Pred的32例患者为对照组。对移植后6个月内的急性排斥反应、移植肾功能及血脂情况进行观察。结果实验组发生排斥反应2例,排斥反应发生率为11.1%;对照组为7例,发生率为21.8%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后1个月实验组和对照组肾功能比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),术后1周及术后3、6个月2组间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术后1、3、6个月实验组患者总胆固醇、甘油三酯及低密度脂蛋白水平均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),术后1周2组间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论肾移植后近期采用CsA、SRL和Pred联合的免疫抑制治疗方案,可取得较好的免疫抑制效果。显著减少移植肾的急性排斥反应发生率,但高脂血症是SRL临床常见的不良反应。     

Conversion to sirolimus-based immunosuppression in maintenance liver transplantation patients.

Sirolimus (SRL) has been proposed to replace calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) in case of CNI-induced toxicity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of conversion from CNI to SRL in maintenance liver transplantation (LT) patients. Between 2002 and 2006, conversion was performed in 48 patients (17 female, 31 male; mean age 57 +/- 10 yr) after a median delay of 19.4 months (range 0.2-173 months) after LT. Indication for conversion was renal impairment (RI) (78%), CNI neurotoxicity (13%), or post-LT cancer (9%). Median follow-up was 22.6 +/- 11 months. Median SRL dosage and trough levels were 2.4 +/- 1.3 mg and 8.1 +/- 2.7 microg/L. Immunosuppression consisted of SRL alone (33%), or SRL + mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) (39%), SRL + prednisone (15%), SRL + CNI (4%), or SRL + MMF + prednisone (8%). Mean glomerular filtration rate (GFR) improved from 33 to 48 mL/minute in patients with severe RI (P = 0.022) and from 56 to 74 mL/minute in patients with moderate RI (P = 0.0001). After conversion, main complications were albuminuria (36%), hyperlipidemia (49%), dermatitis (14%), edema (14%), oral ulcers (12%), joint pain (4%), infection (2%), and pneumonia (2%). Acute rejection (AR) occurred in 17% of the patients. SRL was withdrawn in 17% of the patients. In conclusion, conversion from CNI to SRL is safe and is associated with significant renal function improvement.     

Renal function after liver transplantation: calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity

Renal failure, mainly due to calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) nephrotoxicity, is the most common complication following orthotopic liver transplantation (ltx). The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and course of renal failure in adult ltx patients. Severe acute renal failure in early postoperative period due to impaired hemodynamics and CNI nephrotoxicity, occurred in 14 patients, 3 of whom required dialysis. The creatinine clearance after ltx showed a tendency to decrease, but there was no statistically significant difference (P >.05) in the change in serum creatinine clearance levels between patients treated with tacrolimus (TAC) versus Cyclosporine (CsA) during the first 2 years of follow-up. Fourteen patients required conversion of their regimen because of CNI nephrotoxicity namely, dose reduction (n = 7) or discontinuation of CNI therapy with the replacement by mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) (n = 5) or SRL (n = 5). Dose reduction or CNI withdrawal significantly improved the creatinine clearance (P <.05) without affecting lives graft function. No episode of acute rejection was observed after conversion. Neither conversion of CsA to TAC nor the reverse maneuver significantly influenced the serum creatinine level (P >.05). Reduction of the CNI dose or CNI discontinuation or replacement with MMF or SRL in patients with stable liver but impaired renal function is safe, resulting in a significant improvement in renal function.     

Early conversion to a sirolimus-based, calcineurin-inhibitor-free immunosuppression in the SMART trial: observational results at 24 and 36months after transplantation

Early conversion to a calcineurin‐inhibitor (CNI)‐free maintenance immunosuppression with sirolimus (SRL), mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and steroids was associated with an improved 1‐year renal function as compared with a cyclosporine (CsA)‐based regimen (SMART core‐study). This observational follow‐up describes 132 patients followed up within the SMART study framework for 36 months. At 36 months, renal function continued to be superior in SRL‐treated patients [ITT‐eGFR_@36m: 60.88 vs. 53.72 (CsA) ml/min/1.73 m², P = 0.031]. However, significantly more patients discontinued therapy in the SRL group 59.4% vs.42.3% (CsA). Patient [99% (SRL) vs.97% (CsA) and graft 96% (SRL) vs.94% (CsA)] survival at 36 months was excellent in both arms. There was no difference in late rejection episodes. Late infections and adverse events were similar in both arms except of a higher rate of hyperlipidemia in SRL and a higher incidence of malignancy in CsA‐treated patients. In a multivariate analysis, donor age >60 years, S‐creatinine at conversion >2 mg/dl, CMV naïve(‐) recipients and immunosuppression with CsA were predictive of an impaired renal function at 36 months. Early conversion to a CNI‐free SRL‐based immunosuppression is associated with a sustained improvement of renal function up to 36 months after transplantation. Patient selection will be key to derive long‐term benefit and avoid treatment failure using this mTOR‐inhibitor‐based immunosuppressive regimen.     

Effect of immunosuppressive regimen on acute rejection and liver graft function

Despite the use of modern immunosuppressive drugs, acute liver rejection (AR) continues to affect up to 70% of transplant recipients. The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the incidence of acute rejection episodes in patients treated with different immunosuppressive protocols. In our series, 37.3% of patients developed a clinical episode of AR. Analysis of immunosuppression has shown that the most effective immunosuppressive protocols, with regard to prevention of AR, include: antibody anti-IL-2R (anti-IL-2R) + tacrolimus (Tac) + mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) + prednisolone (Pred); anti-IL-2R + tacrolimus (Tac) + Pred; or Tac + Pred (25% vs 28.6% vs 30.4%, respectively). The highest rate of AR (66.6%) was observed among patients with anti-IL-2R and Tac but no steroid treatment, mostly (77.7%) in the initial period after liver transplantation. There were no statistical differences in liver function tests between the group treated with a CsA-based versus a Tac-based therapy. Strong immunosuppression contributed to a relatively low incidence of clinical AR in our series. The lowest rate of AR was observed among patients treated with anti-IL-2R antibody. Tac, and Pred. Deprivation of steroids in the early phase after liver transplantation substantially increased the risk of acute rejection episodes despite the use of anti-CD25. There were no statistically significant differences in liver function tests among those treated with Tac versus CsA in the short-term follow-up.     

丙型肝炎病毒RNA阳性的肾移植受者免疫抑制剂的应用

目的 探讨肾移植术后发生丙型肝炎的受者合理的免疫抑制方案。方法 将２５例丙型肝炎病毒ＲＮＡ（ＨＣＶ ＲＮＡ）阳性的患者分为３组,分别给予硫唑嘌呤（Ａｚａ）＋环孢素Ａ（ＣｓＡ）＋泼尼松（Ｒｒｅｄ）（Ａｚａ组）、霉酚酸酯（ＭＭＦ）＋ＣｓＡ＋Ｐｒｅｄ（ＭＭＦ组）和ＭＭＦ＋Ｐｒｅｄ,并以３０例ＨＣＶ ＲＮＡ阴性受者为对照。结果Ａｚａ组和８／１２的患者肝功能发生异常;ＭＭＦ组有２／８的患者肝功能发生异常;Ｍ     

在移植肾功能稳定的受者中主动撤除环孢素A的临床研究

目的 研究在移植肾功能稳定的受者中主动撤除环孢素A(CSA)对急性排斥反应发生率及肾功能的影响.方法 选择35例肾功能稳定的肾移植受者,其中尸体肾移植23例,亲属活体肾移植12例.除2例为再次肾移植外,其余均为初次肾移植.分别在肾移植术后6个月～6年时停用CsA,平均为术后(13.3±9.1)个月.撤除CsA后免疫抑制方案为:霉酚酸酯(MMF)+西罗莫司(SRL)+泼尼松(Pred).撤除CsA前有9例做了移植肾穿刺活检,8例测定了抗HLA抗体.结果 对35例受者随访6个月～4.5年,平均14.8个月.撤除CsA前、后血肌酐平均值分别为(88.1±15.5)μmol/L和(92.3±23.7)/μmol/L(P0.05).撤除CsA后,有2例经活检证实发生急性排斥反应,治疗后均逆转;CsA所致的毒副作用,如牙龈增生、糖耐量异常和多毛症等明显改善.9例移植肾活检中,有3例肾功能正常的受者已出现轻度慢性移植肾肾病表现.抗HLA抗体检测中,7例阴性者在撤除CsA前、后肾功能无明显变化.1例抗HLA抗体呈强阳性者在撤除CsA后进展为慢性移植肾肾病,恢复血液透析.结论 对移植肾功能稳定的受者在移植6个月后撤除CsA,转换为"霉酚酸酯+西罗莫司+泼尼松"的免疫抑制方案是安全的,不增加急性排斥反应风险;撤除CsA有利于消除一些与其相关的毒副作用;对抗HLA抗体呈强阳性者.撤除CsA后很难改变肾功能的进展.     

Impact of combined mycophenolate mofetil and low-dose calcineurin inhibitor therapy on renal function, cardiovascular risk factors, and graft function in liver transplant patients: preliminary results of an open prospective study

As liver transplantation (LT) is now being performed with excellent 1-year graft survival rates of 85% to 90%, attention has been shifted to reducing long-term complications of calcineurin inhibitors (CNI). We randomized LT patients (2:1) who displayed renal dysfunction under CNI treatment to either mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) (1000 mg twice a day) followed by stepwise reduction of CNI (n = 21; Tac trough levels <4 ng/mL, CsA trough levels <50 ng/mL); or continue their current CNI dose (n = 11; control group). Three months after study entry, we observed significantly decreased mean values in the CNI reduction group of serum creatinine (1.88 +/- 0.36 versus 1.58 +/- 0.33 mg/dL, P < .001) and BUN (39.2 +/- 11.8 versus 29.9 +/- 9.59 mg/dL, P < .001) with a significantly increased GFR (51.4 +/- 10.8 versus 61.6 +/- 14.1 mL/min, P < .001). Improved renal function in these long-term LT recipients (5.6 +/- 3.6 years posttransplant; range, 2 to 13 years) suggests at least a partial reversibility of CNI-induced renal damage. Furthermore, we found an improved lipid profile as well as a significantly decreased mean systolic (140 +/- 19 versus 130 +/- 14 mm Hg, P < .01) and diastolic (82 +/- 9 to 74 +/- 8 mm Hg, P < .001) blood pressure 3 months after introduction of MMF therapy. Additionally, transaminases significantly improved in the CNI reduction group within this time period (ALT 37.9 +/- 25.9 versus 25.2 +/- 13.2, P < .05). MMF and CNI-reduced immunosuppressive regimens may improve long-term patient survival, suggesting a broad application within the liver transplant setting.