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The association of -262C/T polymorphism in the catalase gene and delayed graft function of kidney allografts.
Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Aug 2010
Dutkiewicz Grazyna, Domanski Leszek, Binczak-Kuleta Agnieszka, Pawlik Andrzej, Safranow Krzysztof, Ciechanowicz Andrzej, Dziedziejko Violetta, Ciechanowski Kazimierz
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BACKGROUND: Catalase is an intracellular antioxidant enzyme that is mainly located in cellular peroxisomes and in the cytosol. This enzyme plays a significant role in the development of tolerance to oxidative stress in the adaptive response of cells and tissues. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between the -262C/T polymorphism in the catalase gene and delayed graft function (DGF), acute...
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