2015 American Transplant Congress
Allogeneic Mature Human Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cells Generate Superior Alloreactive Regulatory T Cells in an IL-2-Independent Manner
IntroductionExpansion of antigen (Ag)-specific natural occurring regulatory T cells (nTregs) is required to obtain sufficient numbers of cells for cellular immunotherapy. In this study, different…2015 American Transplant Congress
Thymoglobulin Dosing Efficacy: The Role of ALC on Infection and Rejection
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
There are varied Thymoglobulin® (Thymo) induction regimens accepted among transplant programs. Our center uses five doses of Thymo at 1.25mg/kg, yielding a total goal of…2015 American Transplant Congress
Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs in Kidney Transplant Recipients Using a Fixed Source Regimen of Tacrolimus Vs. a Variable Source Regimen
BackgroundTacrolimus (TAC) has evolved to be the foundation of kidney transplant immunosuppressant protocols. However, the implications of switching between multiple formulations of TAC have not…2015 American Transplant Congress
Everolimus With Low Dose Tacrolimus in Intestinal Transplantation
Miami Transplant Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL.
Introduction: Renal dysfunction is a well-known complication after organ transplant given immunosuppression (ISP) with calcineurin inhibitors. This is especially true after intestinal transplant (ITx) given…2015 American Transplant Congress
Comparison of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacogenomics of Once-Daily Extended-Release MeltDose® Tacrolimus Tablets (Envarsus® XR) Vs. Twice-Daily Tacrolimus Capsules in Stable African American Kidney Transplant Patients: A Randomized Cross-Over Study
The CYP3A5 genotype is the most significant genetic factor impacting tacrolimus (tac) metabolism; expresser's of this genotype require higher tac doses to achieve therapeutic tac…2015 American Transplant Congress
mTOR Inhibitors Reduce the Endothelial Transmigration of Leukocytes After Ischemia
ObjectivemTOR inhibitors Everolimus and Sirolimus are currently used as maintenance immunosuppressive agents to prevent rejection of solid transplanted organs. Episodes of transplant rejection and graft…2015 American Transplant Congress
Durability of Pancreatic Islets Transplantation in Brittle Type 1 Diabetics- 10 Year Follow Up
The aim of the study was to assess long-term results of the pancreatic islet transplantation in our center.Methods: Human pancreatic islets were administered sequentially in…2015 American Transplant Congress
Calcineurin (CNI) Exposure Reduces the Risk of Post-Transplant DSA After Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation
General Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
We use ATG induction with immediate rapamune (Rapa) and delayed CNI immunosuppression following kidney transplantation. Mycophenolic acid (MPA) is substituted for CNI to avoid renal…2015 American Transplant Congress
Superior Renal Function in an Everolimus-Based Calcineurin Inhibitor Free Regimen Compared to Standard Cyclosporine/Mycophenolate and Low Cyclosporine/Everolimus: Follow-Up of the HERAKLES Study at Month 48
1Herakles Study Group, Germany; 2Novartis, Pharma, Germany; 3Herakles Study Group, Switzerland.
Aim: To follow up on renal function (GFR) at month (Mo) 48 after kidney transplantation (Tx) in patients (pts) on immunosuppressive regimen with different calcineurin…2015 American Transplant Congress
Medication Adherence in Adolescents With Kidney Transplant and Chronic Kidney Disease: Patient/Caregiver Report Vs. Provider Perception
Background: Medication adherence in adolescent kidney transplant (KT) recipients is poor, with non-adherence (NA) ranging from 5-71%, and NA is associated with poor graft survival.…
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