2015 American Transplant Congress
Perturbation of Polyomavirus Nephropathy-Specific Gene Expression in Kidney Allografts
Polyomavirus nephropathy (PVAN) is a common cause of kidney allograft dysfunction and loss. Microscopic observations of PVAN are similar to T-cell mediated rejection (TCMR), with…2015 American Transplant Congress
Prospects of Differentiating T-Cell Mediated Rejection (TCMR) from BK Virus Nephropathy (BKVN) Using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) of the T-Cell Receptor (TCR)
Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Histopathology cannot determine whether T-cell infiltrates in renal allograft biopsies recognize donor HLA or BKV antigens. The ability of a T-cell to respond in an…2015 American Transplant Congress
Clinical and Biochemical Results of BK Virus Nephropathy in Kidney Allograft Recipients
BK virus (BKV) nephropathy has emerged as a significant cause of graft dysfuction in kidney allograft recipients after using powerful immunosupressive treatment protocols in recent…2015 American Transplant Congress
Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal Tract as a Potential Route of Primary Polyomavirus Infection
Detection of Polyomavirus(Py) DNA in metropolitan river water worldwide has led to the suggestion that primary viral infection can occur by the oral route. The…2015 American Transplant Congress
Longterm Outcome in Pancreas Grafts After Polyomavirus Infection in Combined Kidney-Pancreas Transplants: A Single Center Report
Purpose: We retrospectively analyzed the longterm survival and function in pancreas grafts after reduction of immunosuppression due to polyomavirus infection in simultaneous pancreas kidney transplants…2015 American Transplant Congress
The Role of Quantitative Assay of Urinary Decoy Cells as a Screening and Follow-Up Tool in Renal Transplant Recipients With Polyomavirus BK Infection
Polyomavirus BK nephropathy (BKVN) is an important infectious complication in kidney transplant patients. Urinary cytology is effective for early diagnosis of BKVN. However, quantitative assay…2015 American Transplant Congress
Reduced Intensity Immunosuppression Protocol Lowers Drug Costs and May Decrease Incidences of BK Viremia and Readmissions After Kidney and Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of a reduced intensity immunosuppression protocol on drug costs and rates of BK viremia and readmissions.Methods: In response to high…2015 American Transplant Congress
Incidence and Outcomes of Polyomavirus Infection in 639 Kidney Transplant Recipients: Are High Immunological Risk Characteristics More Relevant Than Specific Induction Or Maintenance Immunosuppressive Regimens?
Introduction. Polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN) is now recognized as an important cause of graft dysfunction and early kidney transplant loss. Over-immunosuppression is the main risk factor…2015 American Transplant Congress
Histological Analysis in ABO-Compatible and Incompatible Kidney Transplantation By Performing 3-Month and 1-Year Protocol Biopsies
Background. ABO incompatible kidney transplantation (ABO-I KTx) is nowadays a well-established procedure to expand living donor source. Graft and patient survivals of ABO-I KTx were…2015 American Transplant Congress
Correlates of Clinical Course of Polyomavirus BK Infection With Long-Term Outcome of BK Virus-Associated Nephropathy in Renal Transplant Patients
Background: Identification of risk factors for the long-term outcome of BK virus (BKV) -associated nephropathy(BKVAN) may improve renal transplant outcome. Methods: Between 2006 and 2014,…
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