Modified Lipids and Lipoproteins in Chronic Kidney Disease: A New Class of Uremic Toxins
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an enhanced oxidative stress and deep modifications in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. First, many oxidized lipids accumulate in CKD and were shown to exert toxic effects on cells and tissues. These lipids are known to interfere with many cell functi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/12/376 |