Effect of keto amino acids on asymmetric dimethyl arginine, muscle and fat tissue in chronic kidney disease

• Main Authors: Vladimir Teplan (Author), Jaroslav Racek (Author), Olga Mareckova (Author), Milan Hájek (Author), Milena Stollova (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Levels of endogenous nitric oxide synthase inhibitor asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) are elevated in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may contribute to vascular complications. In this study we tested the hypothesis that elevated ADMA can be reduced in CKD patients by long-term administration of l...