Evaluation with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay spot detection of the frequency of interferon-gamma-producing T cells in bronchoalveolar lavage is useful in identifying lung transplant patients at higher risk of acute rejection

Transplant Proc. 2001 Nov-Dec;33(7-8):3286-8. doi: 10.1016/s0041-1345(01)02396-x.

Authors

F Meloni¹, E Paschetto, A Cascina, A Marone Bianco, C Pellegrini, T Oggionni, P Vitulo, M Viganò

Affiliation

¹ Department of Haematological Pneumological and Cardiovascular Sciences, Division of Pneumology, University of Pavia and IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.

PMID: 11750407
DOI: 10.1016/s0041-1345(01)02396-x

No abstract available

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Acute Disease
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / cytology
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / immunology*
Drug Therapy, Combination
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / methods*
Graft Rejection / epidemiology
Graft Rejection / immunology*
Heart-Lung Transplantation / immunology
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
Interferon-gamma / biosynthesis*
Lung Diseases / classification
Lung Diseases / surgery
Lung Transplantation / immunology*
Lymphocyte Activation*
Risk Factors
Sensitivity and Specificity
T-Lymphocytes / immunology*

Substances

Immunosuppressive Agents
Interferon-gamma