Preliminary experimental experiences with xenotransplantations

Acta Univ Palacki Olomuc Fac Med. 1992:133:79-86.

Abstract

In our xenotransplantation experiments has been a major aim to induce specific tolerance. The results from the meeting of the donor's and the recipient's immunocompetent systems already in the period of embryonic development and/or the influence of methylprednisolone are described.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain Tissue Transplantation / immunology*
  • Cats
  • Chick Embryo
  • Coturnix
  • Embryo, Nonmammalian
  • Fetal Tissue Transplantation / immunology
  • Graft Rejection
  • Graft Survival
  • Immunosuppression Therapy
  • Islets of Langerhans Transplantation / immunology
  • Methylprednisolone / pharmacology
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Skin Transplantation / immunology
  • Transplantation, Heterologous* / immunology

Substances

  • Methylprednisolone