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Adiponectin in renal disease: relationship to phenotype and genetic variation in the gene encoding adiponectin.
Kidney international - 1 Jan 2004
Stenvinkel Peter, Marchlewska Alicia, Pecoits-Filho Roberto, Heimbürger Olof, Zhang Zhengzhong, Hoff Catherine, Holmes Cliff, Axelsson Jonas, Arvidsson Sivonne, Schalling Martin, Barany Peter, Lindholm Bengt, Nordfors Louise
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and inflammation is high in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Adiponectin is an adipocytokine that may have significant anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerotic effects. Low adiponectin levels have previously been found in patients with high risk for CVD. METHODS: In a cohort of 204 (62% males) ESRD patients aged 52 +/- 1 years the following...
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