OPG/RANKL/RANK cytokine system in renal osteodystrophy

OPG/RANKL/RANK cytokine system in renal osteodystrophy

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Renal osteodystrophy is one of the most common complications affecting patients with endstage renal disease treated with hemodialysis (HD). The action of calciotropic hormones in renal osteodystrophy is regulated by the OPG/RANKL/RANK system. Its fun...

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Main Authors: Ivica Avberšek-Lužnik, Breda Pečovnik-Balon, Anton Adamlje, Igor Rus, Janja Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2007-11-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
Subjects:
osteoprotegerin (OPG)
receptor activator of nuclear factor κ B ligand (RANKL)
renal osteodystrophy
Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1906

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