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Transforming growth factor-β1-gene polymorphism in the development of kidney disease after liver transplantation.
Transplantation - 15 Mar 2012
Eurich Dennis, Neumann Ulf P, Boas-Knoop Sabine, Neuhaus Ruth, Bahra Marcus, Neuhaus Peter, Schmitz Volker
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BACKGROUND: The development of kidney dysfunction is one of the most important after liver transplantation (LT). Genetic variants of pathogenetically relevant cytokines may influence the development and course of the disease. The aim of our study was to evaluate the role of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) polymorphism in this context. METHODS: Four hundred eighty-six liver graft recipients were genotyped...
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