Effects of sirolimus on plasma lipids, lipoprotein levels, and fatty acid metabolism in renal transplant patients

Effects of sirolimus on plasma lipids, lipoprotein levels, and fatty acid metabolism in renal transplant patients

Sirolimus (Rapammune®, rapamycin, RAPA) is a potent immunosuppressive drug that reduces renal transplant rejection. Hyperlipidemia is a significant side effect of sirolimus treatment, and frequently leads to cardiovascular disease. This study was undertaken to determine the repeatability, reversibil...

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Main Authors: Joel D. Morrisett, Ghada Abdel-Fattah, Ron Hoogeveen, Eddie Mitchell, Christie M. Ballantyne, Henry J. Pownall, Antone R. Opekun, Jonathon S. Jaffe, Suzanne Oppermann, Barry D. Kahan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2002-08-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Subjects:
rapamycin
triglyceride
cholesterol
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520300493

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