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  • Title: Localization and ultrastructure of the Kupffer cells in orthotopically transplanted liver grafts in the rat.
    Author: Kaneda K, Teramoto K, Yamamoto H, Wake K, Kamada N.
    Journal: Transpl Int; 1991 Dec; 4(4):205-9. PubMed ID: 1786057.
    Abstract:
    Kupffer cells play an important role in the acceptance or rejection of liver grafts. We examined the ultrastructure of the Kupffer cells in transplanted rat livers, from an early to a late stage where the graft is accepted, using a DA-to-PVG combination. Two days after surgery, endocytic activity of the Kupffer cells had increased, as evidenced by worm-like structures and many endocytic vacuoles. There was often close apposition to the monocytes or lymphocytes. By day 4, infiltration of mononuclear cells into the sinusoids was readily noticeable. By day 7, several Kupffer cells had migrated into the space of Disse through the openings in endothelial linings. The number of Kupffer cells reached a maximum at 14 days. They were located mostly outside the sinusoid, adhering to the hepatocytes. At this point in time, however, the Kupffer cells contained few endocytic vacuoles and phagolysosomes, in contrast to those at 2 days. The number and location of Kupffer cells became almost normal at 2 months. The present results indicate that Kupffer cells are highly activated before mononuclear cell infiltration becomes manifest in the sinusoid, and that when a rejecting reaction reaches a peak, they are usually located extrasinusoidally and show a morphologically immature profile.
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