Higher Serum Hepatocyte Growth Factor Concentration is Associated with Better Preservation of GFR in Hemodialysis Patients
Background/Aims: Hemodialysis induces an intravascular inflammatory reaction which may further deteriorate renal function. We studied changes of serum interleukin 6 (IL6) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) concentrations during dialysis sessions, and at 12 month intervals. The synthesis of these cyt...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-12-01
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Series: | Kidney & Blood Pressure Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/485864 |