Anaemia of Chronic Kidney Disease: What We Know Now

Our understanding of the pathophysiology of the anaemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has improved considerably in the last decade with the discovery of the iron regulatory peptide hepcidin. Reduced clearance of hepcidin and the presence of a chronic inflammatory state contribute to elevated hepci...

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Main Authors: Anoushka R. Krishnan, Debbie Trinder, Anita C.G. Chua, Aron Chakera, Grant A. Ramm, John K. Olynyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Codon Publications 2017-02-01
Series:Journal of Renal and Hepatic Disorders
Online Access:https://jrenhep.com/index.php/jrenhep/article/view/5