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Title:

Role and significance of plasma citrulline in the early phase after small bowel transplantation in pigs.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Nadalin, S; Biglarnia, AR; Testa, G; Koppara, TR; Schaffer, R; Johnson, C; Toetsch, M; Broelsch, CE; Malagó, M
Abstract:
A reliable serological marker of acute cellular rejection (ACR) after small bowel transplantation (SBTx) is still missing. Plasma citrulline level (PCL) reflects the functional integrity of intestinal mucosa which is partially lost during ACR. The aim of our study was to investigate the role of PCL as marker of ACR after SBTx. Eighteen German landrace pigs were used and divided into three groups. Group 1 (G1), autologous SBTx (n = 4) as control; group 2 (G2), allogeneic SBTx without immunosuppr...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Transpl Int
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
20
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
425-31
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1111/j.1432-2277.2007.00460.x
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17313447
Print-ISSN:
0934-0874
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Kinderkardiologie und angeborene Herzfehler (Prof. Hess)
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