Effects of hemodialysis on serum fetuin-A levels

• Main Authors: Roman Safranek (Author), Michaela Kubisova (Author), Lydia Habanova (Author), Petr Moucka (Author), Jakub Visek (Author), Marta Kalousova (Author), Miroslav Merta (Author), Lubos Sobotka (Author), Sylvie Dusilova Sulkova (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fetuin-A is a calcification inhibitor, negative acute phase response marker and cardiovascular mortality predictor in hemodialysis patients. Low levels of fetuin-A are associated with malnutrition, inflammation, decreased bone mass density, low-turnover bone and use of high calcium concentration dia...