Abstract

Transplantation of pancreaticoduodenal allografts in the PVG.RT1c----PVG.RT1u high responder rat strain combination led to the evolution of haemorrhagic pancreatic necrosis over a rejection course of 8d. A cellular infiltrate consisting mainly of monocytes and macrophages was detectable in the stroma while acinar cells showed degranulation and a progressive decrease in number. From day 4 on apoptotic bodies could be identified ultrastructurally within the exocrine tissue. Apoptosis during pancreas rejection, previously undescribed, contributes to acinar cell loss after transplantation in this model.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call