Local renal complement C3 induction by donor brain death is associated with reduced renal allograft function after transplantation.

BACKGROUND: Kidneys derived from brain-dead donors have inferior outcomes after transplantation compared to kidneys from living donors. Strikingly, early and profound serum levels of IL-6 in brain-dead donors are observed. IL-6 is the main regulator of the acute phase response (APR). The aim of thi...

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Main Authors: Damman, J, Nijboer, W, Schuurs, T, Leuvenink, H, Morariu, A, Tullius, S, van Goor, H, Ploeg, R, Seelen, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011

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