Abstract
After more than 20 years of cyclosporine use its nephrotoxicity remains a significant clinical problem. Cyclosporine-induced renal injury has been described in solid organs recipients and in patients treated for autoimmune diseases. It is manifested in 2 distinct and well characterized forms, acute nephrotoxicity and chronic nephrotoxicity. This communication reviews the current literature analyzing the available data about the pathogenesis and mechanisms of acute and chronic cyclosporine-induced nephrotoxicity. A working hypothesis for the possible mechanisms of chronic cyclosporine nephrotoxicity will be provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 465-476 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Seminars in nephrology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology