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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-07-01
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Series: | Nephron Extra |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/339282 |