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The aim of this study was to monitor serum nitric oxide levels at various times, intraoperatively and following liver transplantation in humans. Nitric oxide production was assessed by cadmium reduction method in 15 patients undergoing liver transplantation. We observed strong correlation between nitric oxide production and allograft rejection. Sustained rise in nitric oxide level after transplantation might provide an indication of acute allograft rejection. Therefore measurement of nitric oxide, a stable end product appears to be an excellent marker that can help in the development of strategies intended to improve graft viability and patient’s survival.
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Thorat, V.N., Suryakar, A.N., Nailk, P. et al. Nitric oxide: A useful indicator in acute allograft rejection after liver transplantation. Indian J Clin Biochem 24, 105–107 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12291-009-0019-9
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