Antithymocyte Globulin

Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is an infusion of horse or rabbit-derived antibodies against human T cells and their precursors (thymocytes), which is used in the prevention and treatment of acute rejection in organ transplantation and therapy of aplastic anemia. Contents 1 Uses 2 Complications and alternatives 3 History 3.1 Status in graft-versus-host disease 4 References Uses Two antithymocyte globulin (ATG) agents licensed for clinical use in the United States are Thymoglobulin (ra... [wikipedia]