Volume 56, Pages S28-S30 (July 1999) Role of circulating lipid abnormalities in chronic renal allograft rejection Bertram L. Kasiske, M.D Kidney International Volume 56, Pages S28-S30 (July 1999) DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.1999.07108.x Copyright © 1999 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Potential role of antilipemic therapy in chronic allograft rejection. 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl co-enzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors may decrease low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, which, in turn, could theoretically increase free cyclosporine A (CsA) levels. CsA could reduce intimal damage by inhibiting T lymphocytes. Antioxidants could reduce the formation of oxidized low-density lipoprotein and thereby reduce foam cell formation. Abbreviations are: LDL, low-density lipoprotein; MP, macrophage. Kidney International 1999 56, S28-S30DOI: (10.1046/j.1523-1755.1999.07108.x) Copyright © 1999 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions