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Caveolin-1 single-nucleotide polymorphism and arterial stiffness in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Jul 2016
Chand Sourabh, Edwards Nicola C, Chue Colin D, Jesky Mark, Stringer Stephanie, Simmonds Matthew J, Duff Claire E, Cockwell Paul, Harper Lorraine, Steeds Richard P, Townend Jonathan N, Ferro Charles J, Borrows Richard
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Arteriosclerosis is an independent predictor of increased cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Histologically it is characterized by hypertrophy and fibrosis of the arterial media wall leading to increased arterial stiffness and end-organ damage. Caveolin-1 acts as an intracellular signalling pathway chaperone in human fibrotic and vascular diseases. The purpose of this study was...
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