Abstract
For the first time, this study provides strong evidence that hepatocytes express functional Fas-ligand protein after orthotopic liver transplantation in specific allogeneic strain combinations. Fas-L expression correlates with intra-graft elimination of alloreactive T cells and subsequent tolerance induction. Thus, detection of Fas-L offers the possibility to be used as a marker protein for tolerized liver transplants.
| Translated title of the contribution | Characterization of spontaneous transplant tolerance exemplified by orthotopic liver transplantation: significance of Fas ligand induced programmed cell death |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 361-365 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress |
| Volume | 115 |
| Issue number | Suppl I |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |