Clinical application of biomarkers is an integral component of transplant care. Clinicians and
scientists alike are in search of better biomarkers than the current serologic (serum …

Abstract Malondialdehyde (MDA; 1, 3-propanedial, OHC-CH 2-CHO) is one of the most
frequently measured biomarkers of oxidative stress in plasma and serum. L-Arginine (Arg) is …

(1) Background: Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a major and stable product of oxidative stress.
MDA circulates in the blood and is excreted in the urine in its free and conjugated forms …

Background and aim There are several observational and interventional studies regarding
the advantages of sufficient serum levels of vitamin C and the evaluation of the effects of …

Chronic kidney disease is a public health problem that, depending on the country, affects
approximately 8–13% of the population, involving both males and females of all ages. Renal …

Glycoxidative stress with the consequent generation of advanced glycation end products
has been implied in the etiology of numerous non-communicable chronic diseases. During …

Kidney transplant recipients (KTR) are at increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. We
investigated whether, in KTR, post-transplantation copper status is associated with the risk of …

Purpose Vitamin C deficiency is associated with excess mortality in kidney transplant
recipients (KTR). We aim to evaluate plasma vitamin C status at different post …

Background Deficiency of the essential trace element selenium is common in kidney
transplant recipients (KTR), potentially hampering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory …

The clinical and biochemical improvement observed in kidney transplant (RT) recipients is
remarkable. The correct functioning of the allograft depends on various factors such as the …