Transplantation Immunology: The Role of Microbiota in Organ Acceptance and Rejection
This study investigates the critical role of microbiota in the success of organ transplantation, focusing on its dual influence on graft acceptance and rejection. The primary objective is to analyze the mechanisms by which pathogenic microbiota stimulates alloimmune activation leading to graft rejection, while beneficial microbiota promotes immune tolerance through regulatory T cells and anti-inflammatory metabolites. A comprehensive review of current bioinformatics advances reveals specific microbial patterns linked to transplantation outcomes, paving the way for personalized microbiome-based therapies. This methodology includes an extensive analysis of clinical and experimental studies addressing the microbial impact on immune modulation in transplant recipients. Promising interventions, such as fecal microbiota transplantation and probiotic therapies, have been highlighted for their potential to restore microbial balance and enhance graft longevity. Key findings indicate that targeted manipulation of the microbiota can significantly reduce graft rejection rates and improve patient outcomes. Recommendations include integrating microbiome profiling into transplantation protocols and adopting therapeutic strategies aimed at microbiota optimization.
Authors
- Fakhri Alajeeli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3317-7465)
- Ali Saad Kadhim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7456-2178)
- Abdullah Salim Al-Karawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5532-7508)
- Kazem Mehdi Kazem
Publication Details
- Journal
- Al-Razi University Journal for Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2025-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.51610/rujms8.2.2024.246
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00