Mineral abnormalities and long-term graft function in pediatric renal transplant recipients: a role for FGF-23?

Abstract

Despite normal serum calcium and phosphorus levels in the majority of prevalent pediatric renal transplant recipients, abnormalities in PTH, 25(OH)vitamin D and FGF-23 are common. FGF-23 levels may be associated with increased risk for deterioration of kidney function and episodes of rejection.