Liver Transplantation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of acute rejection and what are they drive by
A
Early (CD8) and Late (CD4)
2
Q
What cells are involved in late acute rejection
A
Th1 for some reason
3
Q
How long is early and late acute reaction after transplant
A
Early acute reaction can start anywhere between days to weeks after transplant whereas late can start in months to years.
4
Q
What are the treatment options
A
- Anti-thymocytes globulins
- Anti CD-3
- Anti IL-2R
- And of course steroids!