Abstract
Background: Despite encouraging outcomes in vascularized composite allograft (VCA) transplantation, the risks of chronic immunosuppression limit widespread applicability. It has been suggested that infusion of donor bone marrow along with the VCA may reduce the level of immunosuppression required to prevent clinical VCA rejection. However, no clear evidence has yet been presented to confirm the role of donor bone marrow in the prevention of rejection. In this study we investigated the immunologic effects of concurrent bone marrow transplantation in a large animal VCA model. Methods: MGH miniature swine (n=4) received a non-myeloablative conditioning regimen consisting of low-dose total body irradiation, T-cell depletion, a short course of Cyclosporine A, with or without varying doses of donor bone marrow cells in combination with a complete MHC-mismatched VCA. Animals were monitored daily for signs of rejection or graft versus host disease. Chimerism levels were assessed using flow cytometry and in vitro ...
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