Vitamin D Receptor Activators and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease

Vitamin D deficiency appears to be an underestimated risk factor for cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. Evidence from both basic science and clinical studies supports the possible protective role of vitamin D beyond its effect on mineral metabolism. Toxicity of pharmacol...

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Main Authors: Luciana Gravellone, Maria Antonietta Rizzo, Valentina Martina, Nicoletta Mezzina, Anna Regalia, Maurizio Gallieni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/419524

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