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Long-term cell monitoring of kidney recipients after an antilymphocyte globulin induction with and without steroids.
Transplantation - 27 Mar 2007
Louis Stephanie, Audrain Marie, Cantarovich Diego, Schaffrath Barbara, Hofmann Kay, Janssen Uwe, Ballet Caroline, Brouard Sophie, Soulillou Jean-Paul
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Because of several side effects, the corticosteroid usage has been minimized in kidney transplantation. The increased acute rejection episodes associated with their withdrawal may counterbalance with induction treatment using polyclonal antilymphocyte globulin (ALG). The effects of ALG on blood cell phenotype have already been the subject of several reports. However, to date, no data are available...
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