transplantation

Question 1

describe surface antigens in transplanted tissue and how it is different from those of the recipient

Answer 1

cells in transplanted tissue from one individual have a different set of MHC surface antigens than those of the recipient

Question 2

can the recipient mount an immune response against foreign MHC molecules

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

what is more likely to lead to a successful transplant

Answer 3

the more similar two individuals are in HLA tissue types