How do Uremic Toxins Affect the Endothelium?
Uremic toxins can induce endothelial dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Indeed, the structure of the endothelial monolayer is damaged in CKD, and studies have shown that the uremic toxins contribute to the loss of cell–cell junctions, increasing permeability. Membrane protein...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/6/412 |