Adverse effects of intradermal allogeneic lymphocyte immunotherapy: acute reactions and role of autoimmunity
Author(s) -
Christiane Kling,
Jörg Steinmann,
E. Westphal,
Julia Magez,
Dieter Kabelitz
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/dei316
Subject(s) - medicine , immunology , immunotherapy , autoimmunity , vaccination , disease , pregnancy , itching , immunopathology , autoimmune disease , immune system , antibody , biology , genetics
Immunotherapy with allogeneic lymphocytes was introduced as a therapeutic option for selected infertile couples in different centres worldwide 20 years ago. It has been suggested for other indications as well, e.g. for pregnant women at risk of a child with Rhesus-D haemolytic disease, or as a vaccine which might reduce the receptiveness for HIV-1 infection. Here we report on our experience on adverse side-effects of intradermal lymphocyte immunotherapy (LIT) for infertile couples using partner's lymphocytes.
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