摘要 |
<p>Tissue cells of an animal transformed with a recombinant vector construct which (a) directs the expression of a protein or active portion thereof; (b) transcribes an antisense message; or (c) transcribes a ribozyme capable of inhibiting MHC antigen presentation are provided. In a related aspect, the cells are transformed with two or more of such proteins, antisense or ribozymes, or combinations thereof. The tissue cells are particularly useful within methods for suppressing graft rejection. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such transformed tissue cells are also provided.</p> |