Background: A higher body mass index (BMI) seems to be linked to survival advantage in maintenance hemodialysis patients. However, it is uncertain if this ‘obesity survival paradox' is also observed i
Introduction: Tacrolimus is metabolized mainly in the liver by the CYP3A enzyme family, with a particularly well-documented role of CYP3A5. CYP3A5 is also expressed in the renal tissue and is present
Background: Delayed graft function (DGF) is a common complication after kidney transplantation (KT) with a poor clinical outcome. There are no accurate biomarkers for the early prediction of DGF. Macr