Abstract:Objective: Anti-human leukocyte antibodies (HLA) play an important role in graft survival, particularly in kidney transplantation. Preformed anti-HLA antibodies, especially donor specific antibodies can cause acute and chronic rejections. In this study, it was aimed to assess the effects of anti-HLA antibodies in kidney patients before transplant on graft function, failure, and patient survival. Methods: PRA (Panel Reactive Antibody) levels were monitored using bead based methods such as Luminex and flow cytom… Show more
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