Isolated De Novo Antiendothelial Cell Antibodies and Kidney Transplant Rejection

Studies analyzing the role of antiendothelial cell antibodies (AECAs) in large series of kidney transplant recipients are scarce, and HLA, MHC (major histocompatibility complex) class I−related chain A (MICA), and angiotensin II type 1 receptor have not been formally excluded as targets.