The Association between Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 and Vascular Calcification Is Mitigated by Inflammation Markers

The Association between Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 and Vascular Calcification Is Mitigated by Inflammation Markers

Background: Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) has been linked to vascular calcification, ventricular hypertrophy and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD), although these links may not be direct and independent. Similar grave outcomes are associated with inflammation and oxidative stress in C...

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Main Authors: Mohamed M. NasrAllah, Amal R. El-Shehaby, Noha A. Osman, Tarek Fayad, Amr Nassef, Mona M. Salem, Usama A.A. Sharaf El Din
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-11-01
Series:Nephron Extra
Subjects:
Inflammation markers
Uremic toxins
Chronic kidney disease
Fibroblast growth factor-23
Vascular calcification
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/356118

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