Association between Circulating Thrombopoeitin Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Scores in Renal Transplant Recipients.

CONCLUSION: TPO levels are increased in RTR with high CRCRTR-MACE, particularly in smokers with diminished eGFR. Circulating TPO may serve as a biomarker and treatment target for CVD in RTR. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - March 19, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mansell H, Elmoselhi H, Shoker A Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research