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Donor polymorphism of tumor necrosis factor gene: relationship with variable severity of hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation.
Transplantation - 27 Dec 1999
Rosen H R, Lentz J J, Rose S L, Rabkin J, Corless C L, Taylor K, Chou S
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BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C-related liver failure is the leading indication for liver transplantation worldwide. Although histologic recurrence is identified in the majority of patients, the spectrum of allograft injury is wide. To date, most studies have focused on the contribution of immunosuppression and viral factors. We hypothesized that the allograft plays a significant role in determining timing and severity...
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