The impact of gender on renal transplantation

The impact of gender on renal transplantation

Donor and recipient gender influence many aspects of renal transplantation. However, the precise nature and pathogenic mechanisms underlying these interactions remain unclear. In the discussion that follows, we review the clinical and laboratory studies that examine the impact of gender on renal tra...

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Veröffentlicht in:Transplantation 1994-12, Vol.58 (11), p.1145-1152
Hauptverfasser: NEUGARTEN, J, SILBIGER, S. R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Graft Survival
Humans
Kidney Transplantation - immunology
Kidney Transplantation - physiology
Male
Medical sciences
Sex Characteristics
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the urinary system
Tissue Donors
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Zusammenfassung:Donor and recipient gender influence many aspects of renal transplantation. However, the precise nature and pathogenic mechanisms underlying these interactions remain unclear. In the discussion that follows, we review the clinical and laboratory studies that examine the impact of gender on renal transplantation and explore potential mechanisms.
ISSN:0041-1337
1534-6080
DOI:10.1097/00007890-199412150-00001