Unsensitized Patients Research Articles

Lymphocytotoxic antibodies in patients receiving granulocyte transfusions.

The presence of lymphocytotoxic antibodies was studied in 22 patients receiving granulocyte transfusions. Due to previous blood transfusions 7 out of 22 patients had lymphocytotoxic antibodies before granulocyte transfusions were started. 6 out of 15 unsensitized patients developed antibodies during granulocyte transfusion therapy, and 9 out of 15 patients had no detectable antibodies at any time. Transfusion reactions occurred in the presence of lymphocytotoxic antibodies not directed against donor cells.

Lymphocytotoxic Antibodies in Patients Receiving Granulocyte Transfusions

The presence of lymphocytotoxic antibodies was studied in 22 patients receiving granulocyte transfusions. Due to previous blood transfusions 7 out of 22 patients had lymphocytotoxic antibodies before granulocyte transfusions were started. 6 out of 15 unsensitized patients developed antibodies during granulocyte transfusion therapy, and 9 out of 15 patients had no detectable antibodies at any time. Transfusion reactions occurred in the presence of lymphocytotoxic antibodies not directed against donor cells.