The Non-specific Acceptance of Skin Transplants by Radiation Chimeras
The Non-specific Acceptance of Skin Transplants by Radiation Chimeras

Author: M. S. Silverman

Publisher:

Published: 1961

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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The immunological status of lethally irradiated mice protected against the acute effects of irradiation by the transfusion of rat or allelogenic, parental or isogenic bone marrow was studied using the reaction against skin grafts as the indicator system. The data indicated that the radiation chimeras were immunologically unresponsive animals and were, therefore, able temporarily to accept skin grafts from donors foreign to both the irradiated host and the marrow donor. It was concluded that the ultimate rejection of the skin grafts was the result of the recovery of the host's immune response rather than the result of any contribution of donor marrow cells to the immune system. If the animal survives, a specific tolerance towards the bone marrow donor's skin may develop. A possible alternative hypothesis to explain the persistence of the foreign skin grafts despite deaths from "secondary disease" is discussed.

A History of Transplantation Immunology
A History of Transplantation Immunology

Author: Leslie Brent

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 1996-11-18

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 008053399X

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Those entering the field of transplantation are frequently unaware of the topics historical roots and even of the background on which modern discoveries in tolerance, histocompabatibility antigens, and xenotransplantation are based. A History of Transplantation Immunology is an account, written by one of the founding fathers of the field, of how tissue and organ transplantation has become one of the most successful branches of late 20th century medicine. The book helps place the work of contemporary scientists into its proper context and makes fascinating reading for immunologists in all stages of their career. - Describes landmarks in immunology and places them in historical context - Beautifully written by one of the founding fathers of the field - Portrays the surprising history of events in a colorful and readable manner - Contains biographical sketches of some of the pioneers - Illustrates the development of key ideas in immunology--tolerance, graft rejection, and transplantation - Foreword by Ray Owen

The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses
The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses

Author: Michelle Kenyon

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-03-14

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 3319500260

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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This textbook, endorsed by the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT), provides adult and paediatric nurses with a full and informative guide covering all aspects of transplant nursing, from basic principles to advanced concepts. It takes the reader on a journey through the history of transplant nursing, including essential and progressive elements to help nurses improve their knowledge and benefit the patient experience, as well as a comprehensive introduction to research and auditing methods. This new volume specifically intended for nurses, complements the ESH-EBMT reference title, a popular educational resource originally developed in 2003 for physicians to accompany an annual training course also serving as an educational tool in its own right. This title is designed to develop the knowledge of nurses in transplantation. It is the first book of its kind specifically targeted at nurses in this specialist field and acknowledges the valuable contribution that nursing makes in this area. This volume presents information that is essential for the education of nurses new to transplantation, while also offering a valuable resource for more experienced nurses who wish to update their knowledge.