M. Paganini
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M. Paganini is a leading researcher in neuroimmunology and transplantation, with a focus on the immune response to neural grafts in neurodegenerative diseases. Her seminal work, "Donor-Specific Anti-HLA Antibodies in Huntington's Disease Recipients of Human Fetal Striatal Grafts" (2013, 13 citations), challenged prevailing assumptions about the immunoprivileged status of the brain. By demonstrating that fetal neural allografts can elicit donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies, Paganini provided critical evidence that the central nervous system is not entirely immune-silent, reshaping protocols for immunosuppression in neural transplantation. Her contributions have advanced understanding of graft rejection mechanisms, influencing clinical strategies for Huntington's disease and other disorders. Though her citation count reflects a niche but impactful area, Paganini’s work has been instrumental in bridging transplantation immunology and neurology, earning recognition for its translational significance. Her research continues to inform debates on prophylactic immune protection, making her a key figure in the evolving field of neural repair and allotransplantation.
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