Transforming Growth Factor-β Protects against Inflammation-Related Atherosclerosis in South African CKD Patients

Background. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) may inhibit the development of atherosclerosis. We evaluated serum levels of TGF-β isoforms concurrently with serum levels of endotoxin and various inflammatory markers. In addition, we determined if any association exists between polymorphisms in the...

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Published in:International journal of nephrology 2018-01, Vol.2018 (2018), p.1-11
Main Authors: Naicker, Saraladevi, Manga, Pravin, Vachiat, Ahmed, Naidoo, Sagren, Dickens, Caroline, Dix-Peek, Thérèse, Duarte, Raquel, Hassan, Muzamil Olamide, Grinter, Sacha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis
Blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease
Cell adhesion & migration
Cytokines
Diabetes
Growth factors
Inflammation
Kidney diseases
Lipoproteins
Malnutrition
Peritoneal dialysis
Smooth muscle
Studies
TNF inhibitors
Tumor necrosis factor-TNF
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