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Autoimmune-shared immune states converge in a CXCL12–CXCR4 fibroblast–immune niche in chronic antibody-mediated rejection
Key takeaways
Researchers studied how the immune system attacks kidney transplants over time. They found that certain immune signals are shared between transplant rejection and other autoimmune diseases. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.
Who did this work
Xuyang Xia (Sichuan University) · 白杨娟 (Sichuan University) · Binqi Yang (West China Hospital of Sichuan University) · Wei Mao (Sichuan University) · Hongyu Yang (West China Hospital of Sichuan University) · Yamei Li (Sichuan University) · Yajiao He (Sichuan University) · Jing Wu (Sichuan University) · Bei Cai (Sichuan University) · Yu Fan (West China Hospital of Sichuan University) · Haotian Yu (Sichuan University) · Yang Guo (Sichuan University)
Source
Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-11-01
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41392-026-03017-4