The unresolved problem of beta-2 microglobulin amyloid deposits in the intervertebral discs of long-term dialysis patients

The unresolved problem of beta-2 microglobulin amyloid deposits in the intervertebral discs of long-term dialysis patients

Abstract Background Dialysis-related destructive spondyloarthropathy caused by beta-2 microglobulin (β2M) amyloid deposits in intervertebral discs is a major burden for patients undergoing long-term dialysis. This study aimed to quantify the presence of β2M amyloid deposits in the intervertebral dis...

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Main Authors: Tsung-Ting Tsai, Arun-Kumar Kaliya-Perumal, Chang-Chyi Jenq, Chi-Chien Niu, Natalie Yi-Ju Ho, Tung-Ying Lee, Po-Liang Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Amyloid
Beta-2 microglobulin
Dialysis
Spondyloarthropathy
Congo red
Intervertebral disc
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0697-6

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