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High levels of mannose-binding lectin are associated with lower pulse wave velocity in uraemic patients.
BMC nephrology - 4 Oct 2014
Hornum Mads, Bay Jakob T, Clausen Peter, Melchior Hansen Jesper, Mathiesen Elisabeth R, Feldt-Rasmussen Bo, Garred Peter
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BACKGROUND: Uraemia is associated with a highly increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) has been shown to be involved in cardiovascular pathophysiology and a protective effect of MBL is suggested. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate a potential impact of MBL on vascular parameters in uraemic patients. METHODS: A cohort of 98 patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD)...
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