Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 Associated with Congestive Heart Failure in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

• Main Authors: Zhiwen Xiao (Author), Jianwei Tian (Author), Fen Zhang (Author), Xiaohong Zhong (Author), Tingting Zhang (Author), Zhixiu Yi (Author), Yanhong Lin (Author), Cong Yang (Author), Dan Tang (Author), Nirong Gong (Author), Jun Ai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. Matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP7) is markedly expressed in patients with chronic kidney disease; its expression in dialysate and role in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) have not been well established. Methods. Participants undergoing PD from June 1st, 2015, to June 30th, 202...