Apelin in hemodialysis patients: is there relationship with oxidative and inflammation markers?

• Main Authors: Viviane O Leal (Author), Julie C Lobo (Author), Milena B Stockler-Pinto (Author), Najla E Farage (Author), Antonio Calixto (Author), Bruno Geloneze (Author), Denise Mafra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Inflammation and oxidative stress are importante features associated with pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Apelin is a bioactive peptide involved in a variety of physiological functions that has been associated with inflammation, however; little is known about ap...