Belatacept in Solid Organ Transplant: Review of Current Literature Across Transplant Types

Transplantation. 2018 Sep;102(9):1440-1452. doi: 10.1097/TP.0000000000002291.

Abstract

Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) have been the backbone immunosuppressant for solid organ transplant recipients for decades. Long-term use of CNIs unfortunately is associated with multiple toxicities, with the biggest concern being CNI-induced nephrotoxicity. Belatacept is a novel agent approved for maintenance immunosuppression in renal transplant recipients. In the kidney transplant literature, it has shown promise as being an alternative agent by preserving renal function and having a minimal adverse effect profile. There are emerging studies of its use in other organ groups, particularly liver transplantation, as well as using with other alternative immunosuppressive strategies. The purpose of this review is to analyze the current literature of belatacept use in solid organ transplantation and discuss its use in current practice.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abatacept / administration & dosage*
  • Abatacept / adverse effects
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Graft Rejection / immunology
  • Graft Rejection / prevention & control*
  • Graft Survival / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Kidney Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Liver Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Abatacept