Impact of mammalian target of rapamycin inhibition by everolimus on peripheral blood αβ and γδ T lymphocytes in renal transplant recipients (TRAN1P.875)
Abstract:The kidney is an essential organ necessary for the human body to discharge harmful toxins and is imperative for filtering blood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kidney disease is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes and hypertension are two major factors that influence kidney function, which can consequently lead to end-stage renal disease. The primary method of treatment for end-stage renal disease is kidney transplantation, which requires a regimen of … Show more
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