Single gene variant in donors may affect survival of transplanted kidneys
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 17:00
in Biology & Nature
A single genetic variant in kidney donors' cells may help determine whether their transplanted organs will survive long term, according to a new study. The findings provide new information that might be used to improve transplant longevity by revealing that the genetic make-up of kidney transplant donors affects the survival of transplanted organs.