[HTML][HTML] Tolerance induction in vascularized composite allotransplantation—a brief review of preclinical models

L Huelsboemer, M Kauke-Navarro… - Transplant …, 2023 - frontierspartnerships.org
Pre-clinical studies are an obligatory tool to develop and translate novel therapeutic
strategies into clinical practice. Acute and chronic rejection mediated by the recipient's …

[HTML][HTML] Clinical and preclinical tolerance protocols for vascularized composite allograft transplantation

JH Yang, AC Johnson, S Colakoglu… - Archives of plastic …, 2021 - thieme-connect.com
The field of vascularized composite allografts (VCAs) has undergone significant
advancement in recent decades, and VCAs are increasingly common and accepted in the …

Chimerism‐based experimental models for tolerance induction in vascularized composite allografts: Cleveland clinic research experience

M Siemionow, A Klimczak - Journal of Immunology Research, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The preclinical experimental models of vascularized composite allografts (VCAs) have been
rapidly developed for the assessment of immunomodulatory protocols for clinical …

Tolerance induction strategies in vascularized composite allotransplantation: mixed chimerism and novel developments

DA Leonard, DA McGrouther, JM Kurtz… - Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Since the start of the clinical vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) era over a
decade ago this field has witnessed significant developments in both basic and translational …

[HTML][HTML] Large animal models of vascularized composite allotransplantation: a review of immune strategies to improve allograft outcomes

AJ Matar, RL Crepeau, GS Mundinger… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Over the past twenty years, significant technical strides have been made in the area of
vascularized composite tissue allotransplantation (VCA). As in solid organ transplantation …

The need for inducing tolerance in vascularized composite allotransplantation

KV Ravindra, H Xu, LD Bozulic… - Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Successful hand and face transplantation in the last decade has firmly established the field
of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA). The experience in VCA has thus far …

Improving the Safety of Tolerance Induction: Chimerism and Cellular Co‐Treatment Strategies Applied to Vascularized Composite Allografts

WC Huang, JY Lin, CG Wallace… - Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Although vascularized composite allografts (VCAs) have been performed clinically for a
variety of indications, potential complications from long‐term immunosuppression and graft …

Immunomodulatory strategies directed toward tolerance of vascularized composite allografts

MLL Madariaga, K Shanmugarajah, SG Michel… - …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background Achieving tolerance of vascularized composite allografts (VCAs) would improve
the risk-to-benefit ratio in patients who undergo this life-enhancing, though not lifesaving …

[HTML][HTML] Spontaneous resolution of acute rejection and tolerance induction with IL-2 fusion protein in vascularized composite allotransplantation

R Jindal, J Unadkat, W Zhang, D Zhang, TW Ng… - American Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) has emerged as a treatment option for
treating nonlife-threatening conditions. Therefore, in order to make VCA a safe …

[HTML][HTML] Minimization of immunosuppression and tolerance induction in reconstructive transplantation

KA Sarhane, Z Ibrahim, AA Leto Barone… - Current Surgery …, 2013 - Springer
Vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is an innovative reconstructive modality
for patients sustaining complex injuries not amenable to conventional treatment. Advances …