Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin in Kidney Transplantation Is an Early Marker of Graft Dysfunction and Is Associated with One-Year Renal Function

Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin in Kidney Transplantation Is an Early Marker of Graft Dysfunction and Is Associated with One-Year Renal Function

Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) has been suggested as potential early marker of delayed graft function (DGF) following kidney transplantation (KTx). We conducted a prospective study in 40 consecutive KTx recipients to evaluate serial changes of uNGAL within the first week...

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Main Authors: Isabel Fonseca, José Carlos Oliveira, Manuela Almeida, Madalena Cruz, Anabela Malho, La Salete Martins, Leonídio Dias, Sofia Pedroso, Josefina Santos, Luísa Lobato, António Castro Henriques, Denisa Mendonça
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Transplantation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/650123

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