Genetic polymorphisms located in genes related to immune and inflammatory processes are associated with end-stage renal disease: a preliminary study

• Main Authors: Jimenez-Sousa Ma (Author), López Elisabeth (Author), Fernandez-Rodríguez Amanda (Author), Tamayo Eduardo (Author), Fernández-Navarro Pablo (Author), Segura-Roda Laura (Author), Heredia María (Author), Gómez-Herreras José I (Author), Bustamante Jesús (Author), García-Gómez Juan (Author), Bermejo-Martin Jesús F (Author), Resino Salvador (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic kidney disease progression has been linked to pro-inflammatory cytokines and markers of inflammation. These markers are also elevated in end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which constitutes a serious public health problem.</p...