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Phenotype markers and function of neutrophils in children with hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 May 2002
Fernández Gabriela C, Rubel Carolina, Barrionuevo Paula, López Laura, Ramirez Flavia, Díaz Mario, Isturiz Martín A, Palermo Marina S
Abstract excerpt
The hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is the most-common cause of acute renal failure in children. Several researchers have reported the presence of neutrophil (PMN) activating cytokines, such as interleukin-8 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, in the sera of HUS patients. Moreover, PMN-derived products, such as elastase, were increased. These observations have lead to the hypothesis that activated PMN could act as...
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