Role of dextran-specific suppressor T cells in the regulation of the immune response by a reactive form of dextran

Allogeneic Blood Transfusion Increases the Risk of Postoperative Bacterial Infection: A Meta-analysis

“…Regardless of the mechanism, this immunosuppressive effect of blood transfusion is not seen with autologous blood transfusions. 13,22 Although dextran preparations 42 and albumin 43 are reported to cause immune hyporesponsiveness, hydroxyethyl starch 44 is reported to …”