Other Methods of Immunosuppression
•1.Anti-lymphocyte antibodies (polyclonal):
•-non-specific against T- lymphocytes
•-impairs cell-mediated immune responses
•-complications that arise:
•]lack of standardization of dose
•]cross-reactivity with host tissues
•]inducing antibody production of host against these antibodies
•2.Anti-lymphocyte antibodies (monoclonal):
•-specific against T- lymphocytes
•-shows no cross-reactivity with host tissues