Abstract:Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may increase morbidity and mortality. Therefore, early detection of inflammation in kidney transplant recipients with a high risk of transplant rejection is important. Objectives: This study was conducted to compare serum levels of pentraxin-3 (PTX-3), mannose binding lectin (MBL) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients with chronic renal failure before and after transplantation. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried on 18-8… Show more
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