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Genotypic diversity of complement component C4 does not predict kidney transplant outcome.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - 1 Feb 2011
Wahrmann Markus, Döhler Bernd, Ruhenstroth Andrea, Haslacher Helmuth, Perkmann Thomas, Exner Markus, Rees Andrew J, Böhmig Georg A
Abstract excerpt
Gene copy number of complement component C4, which varies among individuals, may determine the intrinsic strength of the classical complement pathway. Presuming a major role of complement as an effector in transplant rejection, we hypothesized that C4 genetic diversity may partially explain the variation in allograft outcomes. This retrospective study included 1969 deceased-donor kidney transplants randomly...
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