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Calcimimetics increase CaSR expression and reduce mineralization in vascular smooth muscle cells: mechanisms of action.
Cardiovascular research - 1 Feb 2014
Hénaut Lucie, Boudot Cédric, Massy Ziad A, Lopez-Fernandez Irene, Dupont Sebastien, Mary Aurélien, Drüeke Tilman B, Kamel Saïd, Brazier Michel, Mentaverri Romuald
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AIMS: Vascular calcification (VC) contributes to morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Allosteric modulators of the calcium (Ca)-sensing receptor (CaSR) may slow the progression of VC in CKD patients either by reducing serum parathyroid hormone (PTH), Ca, and phosphate levels or by a direct effect on the vessel wall. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of...
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