Cross-species comparison of gene expression between human and porcine tissue, using single microarray platform--preliminary results.

Introduction: Xenotransplantation is a potential solution for inadequate supply of donor organs. Pigs are considered the ideal donor for kidney transplantation to human recipients, therefore it is important to understand the gene regulation in the porcine organs. Oligonucleotide array technology has been utilized largely for human, mouse and rat gene expression studies only.

Augmentation of ischemia/reperfusion injury to endothelial cells by cyclosporin A.

Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) carries significant injury to endothelial cells in transplanted organs and is an important factor in chronic rejection. Immunosuppressive drugs, notably cyclosporin A (CyA) and FK506, can potentially augment this injury. Here, our goal was to determine the combined effects of I/R and CyA or FK506 on endothelial cells.