hTERT, BICD1 and Chromosome 18 Polymorphisms Associated with Telomere Length Affect Kidney Allograft Function After Transplantation

Conclusions: Graft rs2735940 hTERT and rs2630578 BICD1 gene polymorphisms and rs7235755/rs2162440 chromosome 18 polymorphisms, apart from the association with TL, affect early kidney function after transplantation. Relative TL correlated negatively with creatinine concentrations, allowing the use of TL as a predictor of long-term kidney function.Kidney Blood Press Res 2015;40:111-120
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research