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Influence of interleukin-6 G-174C gene polymorphism on coronary artery disease, cardiovascular complications and mortality in dialysis patients.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Sept 2009
Aker Sendogan, Bantis Christos, Reis Philip, Kuhr Nicola, Schwandt Christina, Grabensee Bernd, Heering Peter, Ivens Katrin
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BACKGROUND: Inflammation is a well recognized central component of atherosclerotic processes in chronic kidney disease. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels are a strong determinant of cardiovascular mortality in dialysis patients. We evaluated the impact of IL-6 gene G-174C polymorphism associated with m...
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