Abstract

BackgroundExpression of genes with immunoregulatory capacity can potentially decrease rejection of allograft. According to recent studies, viral interleukin (IL)-10 can reduce immune response during allotransplantation and is one of the most promising methods for the prevention of rejection. Our study aimed to analyze the immunosuppressive potential of recombinant adenovirus-mediated rat IL-10 in rat skin allograft. MethodsWe performed skin graft surgery 1 hour after infecting the donated skin with adenovirus-mediated rat IL-10. On day 7 postoperatively, the skin allografts were harvested, and acute rejection was graded histologically. ResultsViral IL-10 gene transfer into rat skin allografts improved graft survival and reduced acute rejections. ConclusionThe results of our study suggest that the therapeutic potential of graft viral IL-10 gene transfer is an effective immunosuppressive method for preventing skin allograft rejection.

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