transplantation Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is an autograft
A
all molecules are the same - within an individual
2
Q
what is an isograft
A
all molecules are the same - from one identical twin to another
3
Q
what is an allograft
A
not readily tolerated, antigens are non self - from one person to another
4
Q
what is a xenograft
A
rapidly rejected unless high degree of immunosuppression in recipient - between species
5
Q
why is it critical to match blood groups for transplants
A
sub-population of IgM reactive with erythrocyte ABO antigens
6
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