Two Distinct Isoforms of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 Are Associated with Human Delayed Kidney Graft Function.

Delayed graft function (DGF) is a frequent complication of renal transplantation, particularly in the setting of transplantation of kidneys derived from deceased donors and expanded-criteria donors. DGF results from tubular epithelial cell injury and has immediate and long term consequences. These i...

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Main Authors: Shaynah Wanga, Carla S Ceron, Cynthia Delgado, Sunil K Joshi, Kimberly Spaulding, Joy P Walker, Sangheon Song, Jean L Olson, David H Lovett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4574928?pdf=render