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The effect of glutathion S-transferase polymoprhisms and anti-GSTT1 antibodies on allograft functions in recipients of renal transplant.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Jan 2000
Akgul S U, Oguz F S, Çalişkan Y, Kekik C, Gürkan H, Türkmen A, Nane I, Aydin F
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The balance between oxidative stress and anti-oxidant defense systems after renal transplantation may explain the development and progression of allograft dysfunction. Glutathione S-transferase (GST) decreases the damage from oxidative stress. In contrast, recipient antibodies against GSTT1 expressed on the graft are believed to cause its dysfunction. The aim of our research was to study the probable relationship...
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