Effects of immunosuppressive drugs on serum lipid levels in renal transplant recipients

KANBAY M., Yildirir A., Akcay A., Colak T., Colak T., Ozdemir N., ...More

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.38, no.2, pp.502-505, 2006 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.12.052
  • Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.502-505

Abstract

Background. Hyperlipidemia is an important metabolic disorder that is common among renal transplant recipients. This study investigated the possible effects of transplantation and immunosuppressive drugs on lipid profiles in this patient group.