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Adiponectin: an adipocyte-derived hormone, and its gene encoding in children with chronic kidney disease.
BMC research notes - 3 Apr 2012
Elshamaa Manal F, Sabry Samar M, El-Sonbaty Marwa M, Elghoroury Eman A, Emara Nahed, Raafat Mona, Kandil Dina, Elsaaid Gamila
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and inflammation is high in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Adiponectin (ADPN) 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: On seventy eight advanced CKD (stages 4 and 5) pediatric patients...
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