Simple donor-specific biomarker predicts liver transplant rejection independent of recipient

A cohort study found that class I HLA evolutionary divergence (HED) of the donor predicts acute or chronic rejection of a liver transplant. This prognostic marker can be found rapidly at no additional cost and has the potential to orientate donor selection and guide immunosuppression following transplantation. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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