Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics: A Guide for Practitioners (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783527354023)

The EFI-endorsed professional guide to successful donor-acceptor matching in transplantation therapies

In Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility: A Guide for Practitioners, expert authors from across the globe deliver an authoritative introduction to the concepts, methods, and clinical applications of matching donors with acceptors of transplanted cells and organs. Fundamental concepts and limitations of current immunogenetic as well as histocompatibility diagnostic approaches are explained, and best practices to improving the outcomes of transplantation therapies are discussed. Readers will also find:

• A holistic view transplantation medicine, including drug and disease associations with histocompatibility makers
• Options for the medical treatment of organ rejection
• Practical discussions of specific methods in immunogenetics and histocompatibility, such as crossmatching in transplantation and KIR genotyping
• A thorough introduction to the regulatory aspects of histocompatibility and immunogenetics

Perfect for clinical geneticists and immunologists, Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility will also benefit medical and research professionals working in medical laboratories and hospitals.

Author: Volker Oberle
ISBN-10: 3527354026
ISBN-13: 9783527354023
Publisher: Wiley-Vch
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2025
Pages: 608
Format: Hardcover