Differential effects of cyclosporin and tacrolimus on the expression of fibrosis-associated genes in isolated glomeruli from renal transplants.

Bicknell, G R

Differential effects of cyclosporin and tacrolimus on the expression of fibrosis-associated genes in isolated glomeruli from renal transplants. [electronic resource] - The British journal of surgery Nov 2000 - 1569-75 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0007-1323

10.1046/j.1365-2168.2000.01577.x doi


Adult
Collagen--metabolism
Cyclosporine--adverse effects
Female
Fibrosis--genetics
Gene Expression
Graft Rejection--etiology
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents--adverse effects
Kidney Diseases--chemically induced
Kidney Glomerulus--metabolism
Kidney Transplantation--adverse effects
Male
Matrix Metalloproteinase 2--metabolism
RNA, Messenger--metabolism
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Tacrolimus--adverse effects
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1--metabolism
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2--metabolism
Transforming Growth Factor beta--metabolism