Revealing a new mode of sensitization induced by mechanical circulatory support devices: Impact of anti-AT1 R antibodies.
Xiaohai ZhangJames MirochaTamar AintablianSadia DimbilJaime MoriguchiFrancisco ArabiaJon A KobashigawaNancy ReinsmoenPublished in: Clinical transplantation (2018)
Mechanical circulatory support devices implantation significantly increases AT1 R antibody levels. The saturated level of AT1 R antibodies is associated with lower patient survival postimplantation.