Association of four DNA polymorphisms with acute rejection after kidney transplantation

Renal transplant outcomes exhibit large inter-individual variability, possibly on account of genetic variation in immune-response mediators and genes influencing the pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics of immunosuppressants. We examined 21 polymorphisms from 10 genes in 237 de novo renal transplant recipients participating in an open-label, multicenter study [Cyclosporine Avoidance Eliminates Serious Adverse Renal-toxicity (CAESAR)] investigating renal function and biopsy-proven acute rejection (BPAR) with different cyclosporine A regimens and mycophenolate mofetil. Genes were selected for their immune response and pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic relevance and were tested for association with BPAR. Four polymorphisms were significantly associated with BPAR. The ABCB1 2677T allele tripled the odds of developing BPAR (OR: 3.16, 95% CI [1.50–6.67]; P  =   0.003), as did the presence of at least one IMPDH2 3757C allele (OR: 3.39, 95% CI [1.42–8.09]; P  =   0.006). BPAR was almost fivefold more likely in patients homozygous for IL-10 -592A (OR: 4.71, 95% CI [1.52–14.55]; P  =   0.007) and twice as likely in patients with at least one A allele of TNF-α G-308A (OR: 2.18, 95% CI [1.08–4.41]; P  =   0.029). There were no statistically significant interactions between polymorphisms, or the different treatment regimens. Variation in genes of immune response and pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic relevance may be important in understanding acute rejection after renal transplant.     

供者细胞因子基因多态性对肾移植受者急性排斥反应发生的影响

目的 研究供者的细胞因子和细胞因子受体基因多态性对肾移植受者急性排斥反应发生的影响.方法 (1)将126例肾移植受者分成急性排斥组和无排斥组,比较可能影响发生急性排斥反应的因素在两组中的分布情况;比较两组受者中供者的13种细胞因子及受体22个位点的基因型及部分细胞因子表达型的分布情况.(2)根据HLA-DR配型分成0～1个HLA-DR位点错配、HLA-DR完全错配两种情况,分别比较阳性基因多态性在急性排斥组和无排斥组中的分布情况.结果 (1)急性排斥组的HLA-DR错配数明显高于无排斥组;无排斥组供者的白细胞介素(IL)-1α889 C/C、IL-1Ra raspI 11100 T/T、IL-4Rd+1902 A/A、转化生长因子(TGF)-β1密码子10 C/C、IL-10-1082A/A、IL-10低表达型的频率明显较高,IL-12～1 188 A/A、IL-2-330 G/G、IL-10 GCC/ATA频率明显较低;(2)HLA-DR 0～1个位点错配时,两组供者中IL-1Rα msp I 11100 T/T、IL-4Rα+1902 A/A、TGF-β1密码子10 C/C、IL-2-330 G/G、IL-10低表达型频率明显不同,而在HLA-DR完全错配时,只有IL-12-1188 A/A表达频率明显不同.结论 供者的IL-1α-889 C/C、IL-1Rα msp I 11100 T/T、IL-4Rα+1902 A/A、TGF-β1,密码子10 C/C、IL-10-1082 A/A和IL-10低表达型是不发生肾移植急性排斥反应的遗传学指标,而IL-12-1188 A/A、IL-2-330 G/G则是发生急性排斥反应的遗传学危险因素.HLA-DR错配状况可干扰供者细胞因子基因多态性对急性排斥反应发生的影响.     

细胞因子基因多态性与肾移植急性排斥反应的关系

目的　探讨肾移植患者外周血中细胞因子基因多态性与急性排斥反应的关系。方法　应用聚合酶链反应测定 89例肾移植患者外周血中肿瘤坏死因子 (TNF α)、转化生长因子 (TGF β)、白细胞介素 6(IL 6)及干扰素 (IFN γ)的基因型 ,并结合HLA配型情况 ,比较各基因型别的急性排斥反应发生率。结果　在HLA DR错配的情况下 ,TNF α和IFN γ等位基因为高分泌型者 ,其术后急性排斥反应发生率较低分泌型者高 (P <0 .0 5) ;未能显示TGF β及IL 6基因表达与急性排斥反应的相关性。结论　术前检测肾移植患者细胞因子基因型 ,有助于发现可能发生急性排斥反应的高危人群 ,据此可制定合理的个体化免疫抑制治疗方案     

A case of acute vascular rejection after overseas deceased kidney transplantation

Abstract:  A 54-yr-old Japanese male received overseas deceased kidney transplantation in January 2006. His allograft functioned immediately and he received immunosuppression with cyclosporine A (CyA), mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and prednisone (PR). On day 24 after transplantation, he came back to Japan. His serum creatinine level (s-Cr) was 1.39 mg/dL at two months after transplantation when he was admitted into Toda Central General Hospital on March 2006, for follow-up his renal allograft. He had taken only two immunosuppressive drugs, MMF and PR, and had not taken CyA at that time. His serum creatinine gradually rose after hospitalization. Allograft biopsy performed on April 6, 2006, showed acute vascular rejection (Banff 97 acute/active cellular rejection Grade III), together with suspicious for acute humoral rejection (Banff 97 antibody-mediated rejection Grade II). After treatment of two courses of steroid pulses and five d of gusperimus, acute vascular rejection and acute humoral rejection were relieved, which had been proven by the third allograft biopsy. In conclusion, this was a case of acute vascular rejection after overseas deceased kidney transplantation, resulted from non-compliance with immunosuppressive therapy.     

The impact of late acute rejection after cadaveric kidney transplantation

BACKGROUND: Acute graft rejection (AR) following renal transplantation results in reduced graft survival. However, there is uncertainty regarding the definition, aetiology and long-term graft and patient outcome of AR occurring late in the post-transplant period. AIM: To determine if rejection episodes can be classified by time from transplantation by their impact on graft survival into early acute rejection (EAR) and late acute rejection (LAR). MATERIALS AND METHODS: 687 consecutive adult renal transplant recipients who received their first cadaveric renal transplant at a single centre. All received cyclosporine (CyA)-based immunosuppression, from 1984 to 1996, with a median follow-up of 6.9 yr. Details were abstracted from clinical records, with emphasis on age, sex, co-morbid conditions, HLA matching, rejection episodes, patient and graft survival. ANALYSIS: Patients were classified by the presence and time to AR from the date of transplantation. Using those patients who had no AR (NAR) as a baseline, we determined the relative risk of graft failure by time to rejection. The characteristics of patients who had no rejection, EAR and LAR were compared. RESULTS: Compared with NAR, the risk of graft failure was higher for those patients who suffered a rejection episode. A much higher risk of graft failure was seen when the first rejection episode occurred after 90 d. Thus, a period of 90 d was taken to separate EAR and LAR (relative risk of 3.06 and 5.27 compared with NAR as baseline, p<0.001). Seventy-eight patients (11.4%) had LAR, 271 (39.4%) had EAR and 338 (49.2%) had NAR. The mean age for each of these groups differed (LAR 39.6 yr, EAR 40.8 yr compared with NAR 44 yr, p<0.003). The 5-yr graft survival for those who had LAR was 45% and 10-yr survival was 28%. HLA mismatches were more frequent in those with EAR vs. NAR (zero mismatches in HLA-A: 36 vs. 24%, HLA-B: 35 vs. 23% and HLA-DR: 63 vs. 41%, p<0.003). There was no difference in mismatching frequency between NAR and LAR. CONCLUSIONS: AR had a deleterious impact on graft survival, particularly if occurring after 90 d. AR episodes should therefore be divided into early and late phases. In view of the very poor graft survival associated with LAR, it is important to gain further insight into the main aetiological factors. Those such as suboptimal CyA blood levels and non-compliance with medication should be further investigated with the aim of developing more effective immunosuppressive regimens in order to reduce the incidence of LAR.     

Dialysis prior to living donor kidney transplantation and rates of acute rejection.

BACKGROUND: The relationship between transplantation prior to chronic dialysis initiation and the pattern of acute rejection of kidneys from living donors (LDKT) has not been fully explored. METHODS: Using data provided by the United States Renal Data System, we performed a retrospective cohort study fitting multivariate proportional hazards models to characterize the association of chronic use of dialysis prior to transplantation [non-pre-emptive LDKT (non-PLDKT)] and acute rejection, and to examine if this association varies throughout the first year. RESULTS: Non-PLDKT was associated with a 2.5-fold higher rate of biopsy-confirmed rejection during the first month [adjusted HR 2.5, 95% confidence interval (1.85-3.33)], compared with no dialysis prior to transplantation. Increasing duration of pre-transplant dialysis was associated with increasing rate of biopsy-confirmed acute rejection during the first month (P = 0.001 for trend). Over the first year, there was a diminishing relationship between non-PLDKT and acute rejection: 2.5-, 2.22-, 2.13- and 1.78-fold elevation in the episodes of biopsy-confirmed acute rejection during the first, second, third through to the sixth and seventh through to the twelfth month post-transplant, respectively (P = 0.05 for trend). CONCLUSIONS: The waning of the association of non-PLDKT with acute rejection over time supports the hypothesis that dialysis exposure prior to transplantation may modulate the immune system to increase the rates of acute rejection.     

细胞因子基因多态性与移植肾慢性排斥反应的关系

目的探讨供、受者细胞因子基因多态性与移植肾慢性排斥反应的关系。方法用序列特异引物聚合酶链反应（PCR-SSP）方法，对144例肾移植受者和65例部分供者进行5种细胞因子[肿瘤坏死因子α（TNF-α）、白细胞介素6（IL-6）、白细胞介素10（IL-10）、转化生长因子β1（TGF-βt）、干扰素7（IFN-7）]基因型检测。结果TGF-β1。高分泌型的受者与中低分泌型受者相比，移植肾慢性排斥反应发生率明显升高，差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。TGF-β1高分泌型的供者与中低分泌型供者相比，移植肾慢性排斥反应发生率差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。TGF-β1，基因型为供者高分泌／受者高分泌组合时，移植肾慢性排斥反应发生率比所有其它基因型组合者高（P〈0．01）；而TGF-β1。基因型为供者中低分泌／受者中低分泌组合时，移植肾慢性排斥反应发生率比所有其它基因型组合者低（P〈0．01）。TNF-α、IL6、IL-10及IFN-γ的基因型与移植肾慢性排斥反应发生率的关系不明显。结论同时检测供、受者TGF-β1，基因多态性对预测移植肾慢性排斥反应发生率有指导意义。     

肝移植受者IL-10基因启动子多态性与急性排斥反应的关系

目的探讨肝移植受者白细胞介素10(IL-10)基因多态性与急性排斥反应的关系.方法应用PCR限制性片段长度多态性分析法,检测122例肝移植受者IL-10基因启动子的2个多态位点-1082和-592的各种基因型的分布,并分析它们与急性排斥反应的关系.结果IL-10-592位点,A/A,C/A,C/C等基因型间的急性排斥反应发生率分别为16.7%,19%,29%,相互比较,差异不显著(P>0.05);IL-10-1082位点,尽管G/G基因型的急性排斥反应发生率(33%)高于A/A型(18%),但差异仍不显著(P>0.05).结论IL-10基因多态性与肝移植受者术后急性排斥反应无确切关系.     

细胞因子及受体基因多态性与移植肾急性排斥反应的关系

目的 采用细胞因子基因芯片技术，检测肾移植受者5种细胞因子及其受体的21个等位基因位点的基因多态性，并探讨其与移植肾急性排斥反应的关系。方法 取144例肾移植受者的外周血，通过细胞中白细胞介素4（IL-4）、白细胞介素6（IL-6）、白细胞介素10（IL-10）、肿瘤坏死因子α（TNF-α）和转化生长因子β1（TGF-β1）及其受体启动区21个基因多态性位点，设计寡核苷酸探针58条，进行多重聚合酶链反应（PCR）扩增、标记、杂交和结果判断。将受者分成急性排斥反应组和无排斥反应组，比较两组受者5种细胞因子及其受体的21个位点的基因型和等位基因分布情况。结 果在肾移植受者中，与移植肾急性排斥反应相关的基因型为：TNF-α（-308A／A、A／6、G／G）、IL-10（-597A／A、C／C、A／C；-824T／T、C／C、C／T；-1087A／A、A／G）、TGF-β1（＋869C／C、C／T、T／T）；与移植肾急性排斥反应相关的等位基因为：TNF-α（-308A／G）、IL-10（-597A／C;-824T／C；-1087A／G）、TGF-β1（＋869C／T）。结论 Th1类细胞因子TNF-α能够促进移植肾排斥反应的发生；Th2类细胞因子IL-10和Th3类细胞因子TGF-β1对移植肾急性排斥反应起保护作用。     

受者细胞因子基因多态性预测肾移植术后效果的意义

目的 探讨受者细胞因子基因多态性预测移植肾急性排斥反应的意义。方法 采用序列特异引物聚合酶链反应（PCR－SSCP）方法，检测144例肾移植受者细胞因子基因型。结果 TNF－α或IL－10高分泌基因型组急性排斥反应发生率高于中低分泌组，差异有极显著性意义（P＜0．001）。TNF－α、IL－10高分泌基因型组急性排斥反应发生率比其它基因型组合组高，差异有显著性意义（P＜0．05）。结论 受者TNF－α和IL－10基因型是移植肾急性排斥反应的决定性因素之一。     

Compliance and late acute rejection after kidney transplantation: a psycho-medical perspective

INTRODUCTION: We examined the relationship between late acute rejection (LAR) after cadaveric kidney transplantation and medical compliance utilizing a modified version of the Long-term Medication Behaviour Self-efficacy Scale (LTMBS-scale), a validated patient self-report questionnaire. The original LTMBS-scale uses a five-point scale, however, our pilot study showed that patients found it difficult to discriminate between the five options. We therefore modified this to a three-point scale. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We carried out a retrospective analysis of all patients who received a kidney transplant in our unit in the cyclosporin (CyA) era. We divided rejections into early and late rejection based on the time interval after transplantation. Graft rejection was confirmed by biopsy; LAR was defined as acute rejection occurring after 90 d. We retrospectively administered the modified LTMBS-scale to determine individual patient confidence and self-efficacy in taking their medications in a variety of situations (home, work, leisure, psychological and physical). Individual patient confidence and self-efficacy was analysed in relationship to compliance behaviour. RESULTS: Twenty-four questionnaires were distributed, 22 (92%) were returned fully completed. The overall results suggested that our patients surveyed were not particularly confident (mean score 2.17 out of maximum possible 3) in taking their medications in a variety of contexts. They demonstrated significantly less confidence (mean score 1.0) when experiencing physical (brittle bones, feeling 'ill') and psychological ('sadness') side-effects of medication and emotional reactions to the experience of chronic illness. CONCLUSION: Negative physical and psychological states were related to low self-efficacy with the taking of immunosuppressive medication, non-compliance and subsequent LAR in our cohort of patients.     

Association studies of cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily E,polypeptide 1 (CYP2E1) gene polymorphisms with acute rejection in kidney transplantation recipients

Recent studies have shown that single‐nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with allograft rejection in kidney transplantation recipients. We evaluated the possible association between SNPs of the cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily E, polypeptide 1 (CYP2E1) gene, and acute rejection (AR) among renal transplant patients in a Korean population. We conducted a case–control association study in 63 AR and 284 non‐AR kidney transplant recipients. The SNPs of CYP2E1 were genotyped by direct sequencing. Recipient sex (p = 0.023) and the use of tacrolimus (p = 0.017) were significantly different between the two groups. The use of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and antibody induction therapy was significantly lower in the AR group. Multiple logistic regression models (codominant, dominant, recessive, and log‐additive models) adjusted by sex and type of immunosuppressive regimens were applied to determine the odds ratios (ORs), 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and p‐values. The rs2515641 of CYP2E1 showed significant differences between the AR patient group and non‐AR group (p = 0.003, OR = 2.55, 95% CI = 1.37–4.75 in the codominant 1 model; p = 0.002, OR = 2.61, 95% CI = 1.43–4.77 in the dominant model; p = 0.0035, OR = 2.13, 95% CI = 1.29–3.50 in the log‐additive model). The allele of the rs2515641 SNP also showed a significant association (p = 0.004, OR = 1.99, 95% CI = 1.24–3.21). This study suggests that the CYP2E1 polymorphism may be related to the development of AR in Korean kidney transplantation recipients.     

A case of plasma cell-rich acute rejection 18 months after kidney transplantation successfully treated with steroid pulse therapy

Abstract:  A 45-yr-old Japanese male underwent living-related kidney transplantation in August 2005, and immunosuppression consisted of tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, methylprednisolone, basiliximab, and rituximab 200 mg. Allograft function was good, and the protocol biopsy post-transplant day 11 showed no evidence of rejection. The serum creatinine (s-Cr) level was maintained at the 1.2 mg/dL for 18 months. On February 2007, the patient's s-Cr level had increased to 2.03 mg/dL, and an episode biopsy was performed. The biopsy specimen demonstrated moderate to severe tubulitis and moderate interstitial infiltration of plasma cells and lymphocytes. The inflammatory cell infiltrate consisted of >30% plasma cells. The histopathological findings were consistent with plasma cell-rich acute rejection (PCAR). The PCAR was treated by steroid pulse therapy, and his s-Cr level decreased to 1.58 mg/dL. A biopsy three months after the steroid pulse therapy showed no evidence of rejection. The patient's allograft function is currently stable, and s-Cr level is 1.7 mg/dL. This is a case of PACR, that was successfully treated with steroid pulse therapy alone.     

Clinical and pathological assessment of acute vascular rejection in the transplant kidney

Koike J, Yamaguchi Y, Horita S, Tanabe K, Fuchinoue S, Toma H, Nihei H. Clinical and pathological assessment of acute vascular rejection in the transplant kidney. Clin Transplantation 2001: 15 (Supplement 5): 41–44. ©Munksgaard, 2001
Acute vascular rejection (AVR) in kidney transplan- tation is the most important factor influencing graft prognosis. We focus on patients whose grafts were lost because of AVR, and assessed their clinical characteristics and histological findings of biopsied renal grafts. Biopsied specimens exhibited AVR in 43 patients who underwent kidney transplantation in the Kidney Center of Tokyo Women's Medical University from 1995 to 1999. In the follow-up from 1 to 5 yr (median: 2.5 yr) we classified these patients into three groups: favourable prog- nosis group (FPG), relatively poor prognosis group (RPPG) and poor prognosis group (PPG). Light microscopic study for histological grading of acute rejection according to the Banff scheme and detection of the C4d complement deposition on peritubular capillaries by the immunofluorescence method were performed. Based on the results, the donors of RPPG and PPG were significantly older than those of FPG, and all factors of acute rejection according to the Banff scheme were not statistically significantly different among the three groups. However, an acute tubular injury mimicking acute tubular necrosis (ATN) was observed in the biopsy specimens from PPG. In conclusion, an older donor is a risk factor of poor prognosis of the graft with AVR, and acute tubular injury mimicking ATN is one of the important features that enables the prediction of graft failure originating from AVR in kidney transplantation.     

肾移植后急性排斥反应发生相关术前因素分析

目的探讨影响肾移植术后发生急性排斥反应的相关术前因素,为预防移植肾急性排斥反应的发生提供临床依据。方法回顾性分析2002年1月～2008年12月在浙江大学医学院附属第一医院肾脏病中心首次接受同种异体尸体肾移植受者1316例资料,记录基线资料及术后急性排斥反应发生情况;按群体反应性抗体(PRA)水平10%和≥10%将受者分为PRA阴性组和致敏组;以2005年10月1日为界分为回顾性HLA配型组和前瞻性HLA配型组。统计分析各基线资料对术后急性排斥反应发生的影响以及不同组间急性排斥反应发生率的差异。结果手术时受者年龄、术前PRA水平、热缺血时间、HLA错配数对术后急性排斥反应的发生有显著影响。致敏组术后6个月内急性排斥反应发生率(58.8%比17.9%,P0.001)以及6个月内组织病理学检查证实急性排斥反应发生率(29.4%比11.9%,P=0.028)均显著高于PRA阴性组。采用前瞻性HLA配型后受者HLA错配数减少,且术后6个月内急性排斥反应发生率也降低(20.9%比15.5%,P=0.012)。结论术前检测受者的PRA水平从而准确评估其致敏状态,尽可能选择良好的HLA配型谱可减少移植肾术后急性排斥反应的发生。     

肿瘤坏死因子α基因启动子多态性与肾移植术后急性排斥反应的关系

目的　探讨肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF α)基因启动子 3 0 8位多态性在预测肾移植术后急性排斥反应中的意义。　方法　酶联免疫吸附试验检测 3 5例肾移植患者术前外周血细胞分泌的TNF α水平 ,应用限制性片段长度多态性 (PCR RFLP)方法检测TNF α基因启动子 3 0 8位多态性 ,分析其与术后急性排斥反应的关系。　结果　TNF α启动子 3 0 8位为A/A、A/G基因型者TNF α水平分别为(62 4.96± 177.78)pg/ml、(5 44 .3 2± 13 2 .42 )pg/ml,明显高于G/G基因型者的 (2 3 3 .16± 2 5 .3 7)pg/ml,P<0 .0 1。在HLA DR错配情况下 ,TNF α高分泌基因型受者有 5例 (5 0 % )术后发生急性排斥反应 ,而低分泌基因型受者仅有 2例 (8% )发生急性排斥反应 (P =0 .0 12 )。　结论　肾移植受者TNF α基因启动子 3 0 8位多态性与体外细胞因子产生水平有关 ,TNF α高分泌基因型是术后 3个月内发生急性排斥反应的高危因素     

血浆置换治疗肾移植术后抗体介导的急性排斥反应的疗效观察

目的 探讨血浆置换治疗肾移植术后抗体介导的急性排斥反应的效果. 方法 2011年1月至2013年9月行同种异体肾移植术后发生抗体介导的急性排斥反应患者5例,男2例,女3例.年龄41252岁,平均46岁.术前诊断均为慢性肾功能不全尿毒症期,行规律血液透析.术后采用环孢素[5 mg/(kg·d)]或他克莫司[0.1 mg/(kg·d)],以及吗替麦考酚酯(1.5 g/d)和糖皮质激素行免疫抑制治疗.术后2周内均经移植肾穿刺病理检查及血清供者特异性抗体测定诊断为抗体介导的急性排斥反应.予甲泼尼龙(1 000 mg/d)和抗淋巴细胞球蛋白(250 mg/d)治疗无效,在环孢素[5 mg/(kg·d)]或他克莫司[0.1 mg/(kg·d)],以及吗替麦考酚酯(1.5 g/d)和糖皮质激素免疫抑制治疗的基础上,5例患者均分别行血浆置换7次.4例原发病为慢性肾小球肾炎,术前血清肌酐为(784±154) μmol/L,术后2周内开始进行血浆置换;1例原发病为抗肾小球基底膜肾病,术前血清肌酐水平为935 μmol/L,术后35 d开始进行血浆置换. 结果 4例原发病为慢性肾小球肾炎患者分别经7次血浆置换治疗后排斥反应得到逆转,肾功能恢复良好,随访3个月时血清肌酐水平为(113±12) μmol/L.原发病为抗肾小球基底膜肾病患者,血浆置换后排斥反应未得到纠正,移植肾功能未恢复,随访3个月时血清肌酐水平524 μmol/L,继续血液透析治疗,随访12个月时血清肌酐水平758 μmol/L,超声检查示移植肾萎缩,予口服他克莫司0.5mg/d治疗. 结论 2周内应用血浆置换能有效地逆转肾移植术后患者抗体介导的急性排斥反应.     

Validation of genetic variants associated with early acute rejection in kidney allograft transplantation

Numerous reports have identified genetic variants associated with kidney transplant outcome, but only a few have been validated in subsequent studies. We analyzed the association of 21 previously reported genetic variants associated with acute rejection (AR), in an effort to validate these associations in our kidney transplant population. All recipients (n = 585) received Ab induction, rapid discontinuation of prednisone, and calcineurin inhibitors with either mycophenolate mofetil or sirolimus. Both univariate analysis and logistic regression were used for determining the association between the genotypes and AR. Univariate analysis detected one significant single-nucleotide polymorphism (p = 0.03), rs1801133, within the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene associated with AR. Logistic regression analysis identified two variants associated with AR, the 32-bp deletion within chemokine (C-C motif) receptor 5 gene (rs333) and the p.222A/V variant (rs1801133) within the MTHFR gene. Although our analysis utilized a much larger cohort than used in previous reports, we were only able to detect an association with two of these variants. The lack of validation for the other 19 variants may be due to the small effect size, or that, they are not associated with AR. These results stress the need for larger cohorts for both future studies as well as for validation studies.     

肝移植术后耐激素冲击治疗的急性排斥反应的诊治

目的 探讨肝移植术后耐激素治疗的急性排斥反应(steroid-resistant acute rejection,SRAR)的诊疗方法.方法 中山大学附属第一医院自2004年1月至2007年12月实施596例成人肝移植中,共有96例患者发生113次急性排斥反应(acute rejection,AR),其中11例患者出现SRAR,回顾性分析以上11例患者的临床资料.结果 本组患者肝移植术后AR的发生率为16.1%(96/596),发生时间3～410 d,中位时间为17 d.11例发生SRAR的时间6～72 d,中位时间为19 d,3例患者接受OKT3治疗,8例患者接受IL-2单克隆抗体联合霉酚酸酯(mycophenolate mofetil,MMF)治疗,7例患者治疗后排斥反应逆转.2例患者接受再次肝移植,与SRAR相关的死亡率为36.4%(4/11),其中1例死于急性肝功能衰竭,1例死于慢性肝功能衰竭,1例再次肝移植术后肾功能衰竭死亡,1例OKT3治疗后严重感染死亡.结论 肝移植术后SRAR虽然发生率低,但预后差,IL-2单克隆抗体和OKT3对部分患者有效.