Publications

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Recurrence Posttransplant: It Takes Two to TANGO

Kidney News August 2022 Authors: Frank Hullekes1, Rucháma Verhoeff1, Paolo Cravedi1, and Leonardo V. Riella1 Abstract: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) recurrence post-transplantation represents one of the most challenging conditions causing…

Leonardo Riella09/2022

Publications Research Articles

Tixagevimab/cilgavimab pre-exposure prophylaxis is associated with lower breakthrough infection risk in vaccinated solid organ transplant recipients during the omicron wave.

Am J Transplant. 2022 Jun 21 Authors: Al Jurdi A, Morena L, Cote M, Bethea E, Azzi J, Riella LV. Abstract: The neutralizing monoclonal antibody combination of tixagevimab/cilgavimab has been shown…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Publications Research Articles

T cell-attracting CCL18 chemokine is a dominant rejection signal during limb transplantation

Cell Rep Med. 2022 Mar 15;3(3):100559. Authors: Borges TJ, Abarzua P, Gassen RB, Kollar B, Lima-Filho M, Aoyama BT, Gluhova D, Clark RA, Islam SA, Pomahac B, Murphy GF, Lian…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Editorials/Perspectives Publications

Patient Selection for Initial Clinical Trials of Pig Organ Transplantation

Transplantation. 2022 Jun 28. Authors: Pierson RN 3rd, Allan JS, Cooper DKC, D'Alessandro DA, Fishman JA, Kawai T, Lewis GD, Madsen JC, Markmann JF, Riella LV Brief conclusion: With careful selection…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Editorials/Perspectives Publications

Pig-to-human kidney transplantation using brain-dead donors as recipients: One giant leap, or only one small step for transplantkind?

Xenotransplantation. 2022 May;29(3):e12748 Authors: Ganchiku Y, Riella LV Summary: Pig kidney xenotransplantation is increasingly regarded as a realistic solution to the current shortage of human organ donors for patients with end-stage…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Publications Research Articles

Factors associated with reduced anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses after mRNA vaccination in kidney transplant recipients on belatacept

Kidney Int Rep. 2022 Aug 9. Authors: Morena L, Al Jurdi A, Azzi J, Fishman J, Riella LV Abstract We conducted a retrospective multicenter cohort study of all KTRs on belatacept who received…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Publications Research Articles

T cell depletion increases humoral response by favoring T follicular helper cells expansion

Am J Transplant. 2022 Jul;22(7):1766-1778. Authors: Gassen RB, Borges TJ, Pérez-Sáez MJ, Zhang H, Al Jurdi A, Llinàs-Mallol L, Aoyama B, Lima M, Pascual J, Sage PT, Murakami N, Riella LV…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Publications Research Articles

Long-term Apheresis in the Management of Patients With Recurrent Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis After Kidney Transplantation

Kidney Int Rep. 2022 Jun;7(6):1424-1427. Uffing A, Hullekes F, Hesselink DA, Mansur JB, Malvezzi P, de Vries APJ, Seeger H, Manfro RC, Nissaisorakarn P, Wang AX, Reindl-Schwaighofer R, Sanchez-Russo L,…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Publications Research Articles

Suboptimal antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant after third dose of mRNA vaccine in kidney transplant recipients

Kidney Int. 2022 Jun;101(6):1282-1286. Authors: Al Jurdi A, Gassen RB, Borges TJ, Lape IT, Morena L, Efe O, Solhjou Z, El Fekih R, Deban C, Bohan B, Pattanayak V, Kotton…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Publications Research Articles

PD-L1 signaling selectively regulates T cell lymphatic transendothelial migration

Nat Commun. 2022 Apr 21;13(1):2176 Authors: Piao W, Li L, Saxena V, Iyyathurai J, Lakhan R, Zhang Y, Lape IT, Paluskievicz C, Hippen KL, Lee Y, Silverman E, Shirkey MW, Riella…

Leonardo Riella08/2022

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Recurrence Posttransplant: It Takes Two to TANGO

Tixagevimab/cilgavimab pre-exposure prophylaxis is associated with lower breakthrough infection risk in vaccinated solid organ transplant recipients during the omicron wave.

T cell-attracting CCL18 chemokine is a dominant rejection signal during limb transplantation

Patient Selection for Initial Clinical Trials of Pig Organ Transplantation

Pig-to-human kidney transplantation using brain-dead donors as recipients: One giant leap, or only one small step for transplantkind?

Factors associated with reduced anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses after mRNA vaccination in kidney transplant recipients on belatacept

T cell depletion increases humoral response by favoring T follicular helper cells expansion

Long-term Apheresis in the Management of Patients With Recurrent Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis After Kidney Transplantation

Suboptimal antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant after third dose of mRNA vaccine in kidney transplant recipients

PD-L1 signaling selectively regulates T cell lymphatic transendothelial migration

Seven technologies to watch in 2026

Understanding Xenotransplantation: FAQs for Patients and the Public

Study Reveals Unique Immune Signatures in First Living Human Pig Kidney Transplant

NEJM Recognizes Xenotransplantation Study as a Top Article of 2025

International Transplantation Science Meeting 2025: A Powerful Start

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