Elevated levels of C-reactive protein independently predict accelerated deterioration of graft function in renal transplant recipients.

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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Autores principales: van Ree, R, Oterdoom, L, de Vries, A, Gansevoort, RT, van der Heide, J, van Son, W, Ploeg, R, de Jong, P, Gans, R, Bakker, S
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2007

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