Evolving role of sirolimus immunosuppression after organ transplantation
Formica R, Friedman A, Lorber M. Evolving role of sirolimus immunosuppression after organ transplantation. Current Opinion In Organ Transplantation 2002, 7: 353-358. DOI: 10.1097/00075200-200212000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCalcineurin inhibitorsOrgan transplantationG1-S phase cell cycle arrestHigher serum creatinine valuesBiologic side effectsSirolimus-treated patientsCalcineurin inhibitor tacrolimusSerum creatinine valuesPivotal clinical trialsReduced rejection ratesPhase cell cycle arrestAllograft arteriosclerosisSirolimus immunosuppressionTriglyceride elevationLymphocele formationSirolimus useReversible thrombocytopeniaSerum cholesterolCreatinine valuesCell cycle arrestClinical trialsSide effectsSirolimusComplex woundsFull dose