Skin Autofluorescence: A Pronounced Marker of Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients

Skin Autofluorescence: A Pronounced Marker of Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients

Background: Accelerated formation and tissue accumulation of advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs), reflecting cumulative glycemic and oxidative stress, occur in age-related and chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus (DM) and renal failure, and contribute to vascular damage. Skin autofluorescence (...

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Main Authors: Esther G. Gerrits, Helen L. Lutgers, Gertie H.W. Smeets, Klaas H. Groenier, Andries J. Smit, Reinold O.B. Gans, Henk J.G. Bilo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-07-01
Series:Nephron Extra
Subjects:
Autofluorescence
Diabetes mellitus
Hemodialysis
Mortality
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/339282

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