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The impact of recipient cytokine genotype on acute rejection after renal transplantation.
Transplantation - 27 Nov 2000
Marshall S E, McLaren A J, Haldar N A, Bunce M, Morris P J, Welsh K I
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Acute allograft rejection remains an important cause of morbidity after kidney transplantation, and has been shown to be a crucial determinant of long-term graft function. As cytokines are major regulators of the immune system, genetic variation in cytokine production or activity may influence susceptibility to acute rejection. This study sought to determine the impact of recipient cytokine and...
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