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Extrinsic allergic alveolitis

Ismail T, McSharry C, Boyd G

Respirology, 2006 May;11(3):262-8.
PMID: 16635083

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (also known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis) is caused by repeated inhalation of mainly organic antigens by sensitized subjects. This induces a hypersensitivity response in the distal bronchioles and alveoli and subjects may present clinically with a variety of symptoms. The aims of this review are to describe the current concepts of the immunological response, the diverse clinical presentation of this disease, the relevant investigations and management, and areas for future studies.

Matched MeSH terms: HLA Antigens/immunology*
HLA antigens in Malay patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Kong NC, Nasruruddin BA, Murad S, Ong KJ, Sukumaran KD

Lupus, 1994 Oct;3(5):393-5.
PMID: 7841992 DOI: 10.1177/096120339400300505

Many studies have shown an association between human leucocyte antigens (HLA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in the various study populations. Although SLE is not an uncommon disease in the Malaysian Archipelago, and appears to affect all three major racial groups equally (i.e. Southern Chinese, Malays and Southern Indians), very little information is available on the HLA profiles in the two latter groups. In phase I of our study of the HLA profiles in Malaysian SLE patients, the HLA phenotypes (class I: A, B, C; Class II: DR, DQ) of Malay patients with confirmed SLE and 91 normal Malay controls were determined using the microcytotoxicity assay. The strong association between DR (RR 3.28, P = 0.008) concurs with that reported among Chinese and Japanese populations. Moderate to strong associations with HLA-B 7 (RR 4.99, P = 0.02) and Cw 7 (RR 2.94, P = 0.003) were also found. We believe this is the first report of the association of HLA and SLE in the Malay population.

Matched MeSH terms: HLA Antigens/immunology
Genetic aspects of lymphatic filariasis

Yong HS, Mak JW

Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 1993;24 Suppl 2:37-9.
PMID: 7973944

The genetics of human susceptibility to lymphatic filariasis, the genetic basis of filarial susceptibility in vector mosquitos, and the genetic constitution of human filarial parasites and their mosquito vectors are reviewed. It is evident that our present knowledge on the genetics of lymphatic filariasis is still very meagre. The need to study various genetic aspects of the disease is highlighted.

Matched MeSH terms: HLA Antigens/immunology
Fulltext Incidental pharmacogenetics findings in an HLA-related research: Considerations for primary prevention

Bakhtiar MF, Too CL, Tang MM, Sulaiman S, Tan LK, Ahmad-Fauzi NA, et al.

Clin Exp Allergy, 2019 04;49(4):537-540.
PMID: 30693574 DOI: 10.1111/cea.13347
Matched MeSH terms: HLA Antigens/immunology
Predictors of the yield of mobilized peripheral blood CD34+ cells in HLA-matched sibling donor

Fadilah SA, Mohd-Razif MI, Seery ZA, Nor-Rafeah T, Wan-Fariza WJ, Habsah A, et al.

Transfus Apher Sci, 2013 Dec;49(3):583-9.
PMID: 24012241 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2013.07.032

We examined the donor factors that may affect the yield of peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) mobilized from healthy donors. Pre-apheresis PB-CD34(+) cell count was the only factor that correlated with PBSC yield. Leukocyte count (LC) and monocyte count (MC) correlated with PB-CD34(+) cell. Male gender and PB-CD34(+) cell count of at least 87.1/μL and 69.8/μL on day-4 and -5 of G-CSF were associated with the ability to harvest at least 5×10(6)/kg CD34(+) cells after one apheresis. We concluded that gender and PB-CD34(+) cell count are important predictors of PBSC yield. LC and MC may serve as surrogate markers for estimating the PB-CD34(+) cell count.

Matched MeSH terms: HLA Antigens/immunology*
Research note: HLA degenerate T-cell epitopes from Plasmodium falciparum liver stage-specific antigen 1 (LSA-1) are highly conserved in isolates from geographically distinct areas

Ravichandran M, Doolan DL, Cox-Singh J, Hoffman SL, Singh B

Parasite Immunol., 2000 Sep;22(9):469-73.
PMID: 10972854

Considerable effort is directed at the development of a malaria vaccine that elicits antigen-specific T-cell responses against pre-erythrocytic antigens of Plasmodium falciparum. Genetic restriction of host T-cell responses and polymorphism of target epitopes on parasite antigens pose obstacles to the development of such a vaccine. Liver stage-specific antigen-1 (LSA-1) is a prime candidate vaccine antigen and five T-cell epitopes that are degenerately restricted by HLA molecules common in most populations have been identified on LSA-1. To define the extent of polymorphism within these T-cell epitopes, the N-terminal non-repetitive region of the LSA-1 gene from Malaysian P. falciparum field isolates was sequenced and compared with data of isolates from Brazil, Kenya and Papua New Guinea. Three of the T-cell epitopes were completely conserved while the remaining two were highly conserved in the isolates examined. Our findings underscore the potential of including these HLA-degenerate T-cell epitopes of LSA-1 in a subunit vaccine.

Matched MeSH terms: HLA Antigens/immunology*
Development of de novo HLA donor specific antibodies (HLA-DSA), HLA antibodies (HLA-Ab) and allograft rejection post blood transfusion in kidney transplant recipients

Jalalonmuhali M, Carroll RP, Tsiopelas E, Clayton P, Coates PT

Hum Immunol, 2020 Jul;81(7):323-329.
PMID: 32327243 DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2020.04.002

BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion during the post-operative period of kidney transplantation is common as part of a life-saving procedure, especially in the event of acute blood loss. However, there have been conflicting opinions since the pre-cyclosporine era. The risk of sensitization post-transfusion remains the main limiting factor following transfusion in kidney transplant recipients. Thus, the objective of this study is to assess the development of de novo HLA-DSA, HLA-Ab and allograft rejection post blood transfusion.
METHODOLOGY: This is a retrospective cohort study recruiting all kidney transplant recipients in South Australia from January 2010 till December 2018. Following that, the incidence of blood transfusion within one week post-operatively were traced (transfusion group). The outcomes were compared with all other transplant recipients (non-transfusion group). Recipient's demographic, donor characteristics and immunological risk profiles were obtained from the transplant unit database, while the biopsy report, history of blood transfusion, latest serum creatinine and follow-up status was gathered from the electronic medical system (OASIS). The HLA-DSA and HLA-Ab results were collected from the NOMS database. Finally, the survival data were merged with the Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant (ANZDATA) Registry for South Australia recipients graft survival.
RESULTS: A total of 699 patients were eligible for analysis. The mean age was 50.64 ± 13.23 years old. There were more elderly (>65 years old) and females who needed transfusion. The majority had glomerulonephritis as the primary disease. There was no statistical difference in donor characteristics, cold ischemic time and immunological risk between the transfusion and non-transfusion group. There was no difference in the development of de novo HLA-DSA, HLA-Ab and rejection episodes between the group and the results were consistent in a model adjusted for all potential confounders. Median graft survival in days between the transfusion vs non-transfusion group was 1845 IQR (961,2430) and 1250 IQR (672,2013).
CONCLUSION: Blood transfusion under strong immunosuppressive cover within a one-week post-operative period is safe with no significant association with the development of de novo HLA-DSA, HLA-Ab or clinical rejection.

Matched MeSH terms: HLA Antigens/immunology*
One-Year Outcomes of Living Related Kidney Transplant in Patients With Preformed HLA Donor-Specific Antibodies: A Single-Center Experience in Malaysia

Jalalonmuhali M, Ng KP, Mohd Shariff NH, Lee YW, Wong AH, Gan CC, et al.

Transplant Proc, 2020 05 21;52(6):1718-1722.
PMID: 32448671 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.02.140

The shortage of deceased donors led to an increase of living related renal transplant performed in the presence of donor-specific antibodies (DSAs) or ABO incompatibilities. There are various desensitization protocols that have been proposed. Here, we describe the outcome of these sensitized patients. This is a prospective cohort study recruiting all kidney transplant recipients from August 2016 until June 2018. Deceased donations, ABO incompatible patients, and sensitized patients who were not prescribed on our desensitization protocol were excluded. Recipients were screened for the presence of HLA-antibodies 1 month before transplant. Those with positive DSA will undergo flow cytometry (risk stratification). We are using a protocol that consisted of intravenous rituximab 200 mg (day -14), intravenous antithymocyte globulin 5mg/kg (day 0-4), plasma exchange post transplant for patients with mean fluorescent intensity (MFI) < 3000, and negative flow cytometry. Those patients with MFI ≥ 3000 or positive flow cytometry need extra cycles pretransplant. A total of 40 patients were recruited, and 20 were sensitized patients. Among the sensitized group 4 of 20 had flow cytometry crossmatch positive, while all had preformed HLA-DSA. A total of 8 of 20 had class I HLA-DSA, 11 of 20 had class II HLA-DSA, and 1of 20 was positive for both class I and II HLA-DSA. Mean immunodominant MFI was 2133.4 (standard deviation [SD], 4451.24) and 1383.7 (SD, 2979.02) for class I and class II, respectively. At 1 year, mean serum creatinine was 108.90 (SD, 25.95) and 118.42 (SD, 31.68) in sensitized and unsensitized patients, respectively. One of 20 unsensitized patients had Banff 1B rejection at 3 months, and there was no significant rejection in sensitized patients at 6 months and 1 year. There was no difference in the occurrence of de novo HLA-DSA between the groups. Desensitization protocols may help to overcome incompatibility barriers in living donor renal transplant. The combination of low-dose rituximab, antithymocyte globulin, and judicious use of plasma exchange has worked well for our cohort.

Matched MeSH terms: HLA Antigens/immunology*