Allograft versus Autograft
The last few posts offered information on autotransplantation, or the transplantation of tissue from one part of the body to another in the same individual as a means of reconstruction. Tissue transplanted by autologous procedure is referred to as an autograft or autotransplant. In this post, the allotransplantation will now be discussed.
Allotransplantation is transfer of tissue from another individual to the recipient. Allotransplantation is most effective when from a recipient from a genetically non-identical donor of the same species. The transplant itself is called an allograft, allogeneic transplant, or homograft. Most human tissue transplants are allografts.
Homografts may be called “homostatic” if biologically inert when transplanted, such as cartilage.
An immune response against an allograft is referred to as a rejection. An allogenic transplant can result in an immune attack, called Graft-versus-host disease. If you have additional questions or concerns regarding this topic, please call our staff today at 702.410.9800 for more information.