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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-8-31
pubmed:abstractText
Despite previous attempts there is currently no suitable animal model available for xenogeneic graft versus host disease (XGVHD) mediated via human immunocompetent cells. Recently, we have developed an efficient protocol to engraft SCID mice with human peripheral blood lymphocytes (Hu-PBLs). The engraftment efficiency is extremely high, such that 100% of Hu-PBL-SCID mice die of XGVHD within 4 weeks after engraftment with Hu-PBLs (3-5 x 10(7) cells). A series of experiments was performed to investigate the mechanisms involved in the severe XGVHD. The results suggest that XGVHD was induced by human CD4+ T cells, antixenogeneic (antimouse) antibodies, and lymphokines. The SCID mouse model will be extremely valuable for the evaluation and development of immunosuppressive agents and transplantation protocols for human XGVHD.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0041-1337
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:day
27
pubmed:volume
60
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
179-84
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
A human model of xenogeneic graft-versus-host disease in SCID mice engrafted with human peripheral blood lymphocytes.
pubmed:affiliation
Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't