F Cofán et al.
Transplantation proceedings, 39(7), 2217-2218 (2007-09-25)
Dyslipidemia is an important cardiovascular risk factor and is implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic graft failure in renal transplant recipients. Apolipoprotein E (apoE), a hepatic glycoprotein involved in lipid metabolism, has been associated with hypercholesterolemia and premature coronary disease.