Gene variation among kidney donors associated with graft failure

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 16:21 in Health & Medicine

Among kidney transplant donors, variation of a gene that is an inhibitor of the development of fibrous connective tissue is significantly associated with an increased risk of graft failure, according to a study in the April 7 issue of JAMA.

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