Publications by authors named "Elman B Punzalan"
JCI Insight
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Lung transplantation can save lives for patients with serious lung diseases, but complications like primary graft dysfunction (PGD) limit outcomes.
- A study analyzing samples from the first day after transplant found that certain immune indicators (NKG2D ligands) were linked to severe PGD and poorer recovery metrics.
- The research suggests that targeting the immune response, specifically NKG2D receptors, could help manage PGD and improve patient outcomes.
