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A new tissue typing technology has developed in Sydney to accurately overcome rejection of transplant organs. It is faster, cheaper and more accurate than the current methods.
To avoid immunological rejection of organs transferred from a donor to recipient it is necessary to use tissue typing to determine whether it is compatible or not. The test involves individual human leukocyte antigen proteins to be examined. These proteins are located on the surface of nearly every cell in the body. Any significant difference in the structure indicates whether they are compatible or not.
This new technology could help save lives by broadening the base of available tissue and organ donors. By avoiding the complications of essential tissue match required it boosts the speed and accuracy to prevent organ rejection.
