Elevated levels of C-reactive protein independently predict accelerated deterioration of graft function in renal transplant recipients.
BACKGROUND: Chronic transplant dysfunction is characterized by a gradual decline in renal function with slowly rising serum creatinine. The underlying mechanism is thought to include inflammation and atherosclerosis. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a well-established marker of both inflammation and ath...
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Định dạng: | Journal article |
Ngôn ngữ: | English |
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2007
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