Serum homocysteine levels in renal transplant recipients with and without hypercholesterolemia.

Background: Hyperhomocysteinemia seems to be frequent after renal transplantation. No study so far has assessed the role of homocysteine (Hcy) associated with dyslipidemia in Brazil.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia (serum Hcy >15 mmol/l) in stable renal transplant recipients and to evaluate the role of serum lipids and graft function in serum Hcy levels.