Association between Serum Neopterin and Inflammatory Activation in Chronic Kidney Disease
Background. The serum levels of neopterin, a marker associated with cell-mediated immunity are elevated in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We evaluated serum neopterin levels and investigated its association with markers of inflammation in a cross-section of CKD subjects without known cardiovascular d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/476979 |