Recipient's genetic R702W NOD2 variant is associated with an increased risk of bacterial infections after orthotopic liver transplantation.

Recipient's genetic R702W NOD2 variant is associated with an increased risk of bacterial infections after orthotopic liver transplantation.

INTRODUCTION: Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is accompanied by a significant postoperative infection risk. Immunosuppression to prevent rejection increases the susceptibility to infections, mainly by impairing the adaptive immune system. Genetic polymorphisms in the lectin complement pathway...

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Main Authors: Marcel Janse, Bert-Jan F de Rooij, Bart van Hoek, Arie P van den Berg, Robert J Porte, Hans Blokzijl, Minneke J Coenraad, Bouke G Hepkema, Alexander F Schaapherder, Jan Ringers, Rinse K Weersma, Hein W Verspaget
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3747080?pdf=render

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