Clinical observation on the removal of donor specific antibody by double filtration plasmapheresis in renal transplant recipients / 器官移植

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the effect of double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) upon the removal of donor specific antibody (DSA) in highly sensitized recipients with renal transplantation. Methods Four highly sensitized recipients undergoing renal transplantation received 7 cycles of DFPP. Luminex technology was adopted to monitor the changes of DSA. Clinical efficacy, incidence of acute rejection and adverse reactions were observed. Results After DFPP, the DSA MFI [1036 (0-4113)] was significantly declined than that before treatment [6446 (2999-12905), Z= -2.503, P=0.012]. No hyperacute rejections occurred in four highly sensitized recipients undergoing renal transplantation.Acute rejection was noted in one case, which was mitigated by postoperative DFPP and adjustment of immunosuppressive agents. During postoperative follow-up, the function of transplant kidney was normal and no rejection reactions occurred. The level of albumin was decreased after DFPP. Conclusions DFPP can effectively remove the DSA in the recipients.It is an efficacious and safe approach to prevent the incidence of acute rejections in highly sensitized recipients after renal transplantation.