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Possible role of IL-6 and TIE2 gene polymorphisms in predicting the initial high transport status in patients with peritoneal dialysis: an observational study.
BMJ open - 26 Oct 2016
Ding Li, Shao Xinghua, Cao Liou, Fang Wei, Yan Hao, Huang Jiaying, Gu Aiping, Yu Zanzhe, Qi Chaojun, Chang Xinbei, Ni Zhaohui
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of interleukin (IL)-6 and TIE2 gene polymorphisms on baseline peritoneal transport property. DESIGN: An observational study. SETTING: Renji Hospital in Shanghai, China. PARTICIPANTS: This study included 220 patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (PD). OUTCOME MEASURES: Patients were divided into 2 groups based on the results of an...
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