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Genetic variants of innate immune receptors and infections after liver transplantation.
World journal of gastroenterology - 28 Aug 2014
Sanclemente Gemma, Moreno Asuncion, Navasa Miquel, Lozano Francisco, Cervera Carlos
Abstract excerpt
Infection is the leading cause of complication after liver transplantation, causing morbidity and mortality in the first months after surgery. Allograft rejection is mediated through adaptive immunological responses, and thus immunosuppressive therapy is necessary after transplantation. In this setting, the presence of genetic variants of innate immunity receptors may increase the risk of post-transplant...
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