Gene pattern may identify kidney transplant recipients who don't need life-long anti-rejection drugs
Monday, May 24, 2010 - 19:20
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have identified a distinct pattern of gene expression in the largest reported group of kidney transplant recipients who have not rejected the transplant kidneys even though they stopped taking anti-rejection drugs. This finding may help identify other transplant recipients who could safely reduce or end use of immunosuppressive therapy.