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Cytokine polymorphisms and risk of infection after kidney transplantation.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Sept 2007
Rodrigo E, Sánchez-Velasco P, Ruiz J C, Fernández-Fresnedo G, López-Hoyos M, Piñera C, Palomar R, Gómez-Alamillo C, González-Cotorruelo J, Leyba-Cobián F, Arias M
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Infection remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality after solid organ transplantation. Genetic background has an influence on the incidence of infection. The aim of our study was to analyze the relationship between cytokine polymorphisms and infection in our kidney transplant recipients. METHODS: DNA from 255 kidney transplant recipients was isolated routinely. Polymerase chain reaction...
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