Targeting complement activation in brain-dead donors improves renal function after transplantation.

Kidneys recovered from brain-dead donors have inferior outcomes after transplantation compared to kidneys from living donors. Since complement activation plays an important role in renal transplant related injury, targeting complement activation in brain-dead donors might improve renal function afte...

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Main Authors: Damman, J, Hoeger, S, Boneschansker, L, Theruvath, A, Waldherr, R, Leuvenink, H, Ploeg, R, Yard, B, Seelen, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011