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HLA-B8, DR3: a new risk factor for graft failure after renal transplantation in patients with underlying immunoglobulin A nephropathy

:  Background:  The HLA‐B8, DR3 haplotype has been associated with high immune reactivity. In this study, we have tested whether this haplotype has differential effect on graft survival in patients with IgAN compared with control patients. Methods:  From the Eurotransplant Registry we analyzed graft...

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Published in:Clinical transplantation 2009-09, Vol.23 (5), p.660-665
Main Authors: Andresdottir, Margret B., Haasnoot, Geert W., Persijn, Guido G., Claas, Frans H.J.
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Language:English
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Summary::  Background:  The HLA‐B8, DR3 haplotype has been associated with high immune reactivity. In this study, we have tested whether this haplotype has differential effect on graft survival in patients with IgAN compared with control patients. Methods:  From the Eurotransplant Registry we analyzed graft survival of 1207 recipients with IgAN and 7935 control patients with non‐glomerular diseases. Death‐censored graft loss according to the HLA‐B8, DR3 haplotype was calculated with Kaplan–Meier analysis and Cox‐regression model was used to correct for various risk factors. Results:  The frequency of the HLA‐B8, DR3 haplotype was significantly lower in IgAN patients compared with controls (10.3% vs. 15.4%, p 
ISSN:0902-0063
1399-0012
DOI:10.1111/j.1399-0012.2009.01059.x