Identification of non-HLA antibodies in ventricular assist device recipients

Aims Recipients of ventricular assist devices (VADR) have a higher incidence to develop antibodies (Abs) against human leukocyte antigens (HLA). Non-HLA antibodies like major histocompatibility complex class I-related chain A (MICA) and autoantibodies against angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT1R) and...

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Main Authors: Sandy von Salisch, Maja-Theresa Dieterlen, Jens Garbade, Sara Klein, Stefan Dhein, Friedrich W. Mohr, Hartmuth B. Bittner, Markus J. Barten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Russian New University 2013-11-01
Series:Cardiometry
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Online Access:http://www.cardiometry.net/issues/no3-november-2013/identification-of-non-hla-antibodies