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Detection of B-cell activating factor as a biomarker for antibody mediated rejection in transplant recipients

  • US 9,176,147 B2
  • Filed: 10/25/2010
  • Issued: 11/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for monitoring a subject for antibody mediated rejection comprising:

  • (a) comparing an amount of B-cell activating factor (BAFF) in a urine sample obtained from a subject who has received a solid organ transplant to a reference value of BAFF in urine, wherein the reference value of BAFF in urine is from the subject prior to undergoing an organ transplant, and further wherein an increase in the amount of BAFF as compared to the reference value of BAFF in urine indicates the subject is experiencing antibody mediated rejection; and

    (b) administering a medication to the subject identified in step (a) as experiencing antibody mediated rejection, wherein the medication attenuates antibody mediated rejection.

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