title: Immunosuppression with polyunsaturated fatty acids in renal transplantation.
abstract: A double-blind controlled trial has been undertaken to assess the value of a preparation containing polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in human cadaveric renal transplantation. Eighty-nine patients were studied and followed for 6 months after transplantation. Forty-four took the PUFA preparation and 45 the placebo (oleic acid). Other immunosuppression was standardised. Functional graft survival was significantly better in the PUFA group than in those taking the placebo during the first 3 to 4 months post-transplant. At 6 months, however, although the difference between the groups persisted, it was no longer statistically significant. Complications were equally distributed between the groups.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008041:Linoleic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008042:Linolenic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D005231:Fatty Acids, Unsaturated; D008041:Linoleic Acids; D008042:Linolenic Acids; D014280:Triglycerides; D002784:Cholesterol