Short-term anti-CD40 ligand costimulatory blockade induces tolerance to peripheral nerve allografts, resulting in improved skeletal muscle function. [electronic resource]
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery Jun 2006
- 2250-8 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1529-4242
10.1097/01.prs.0000219341.73134.82 doi
Animals Antibodies, Monoclonal--immunology CD40 Antigens--immunology CD40 Ligand--immunology Disease Models, Animal Graft Rejection--prevention & control Hindlimb Immunologic Factors--immunology Interferon-gamma--analysis Interleukin-2--analysis Interleukin-4--analysis Isometric Contraction Male Mice Mice, Inbred BALB C Mice, Inbred C57BL Muscle, Skeletal--innervation Nerve Regeneration Neurosurgical Procedures Peroneal Nerve--injuries Recovery of Function Transplantation Tolerance--drug effects Transplantation, Homologous