Endothelial glycocalyx damage in kidney disease correlates with uraemic toxins and endothelial dysfunction

Abstract Background Damage to the endothelial glycocalyx is an early indicator of vascular damage and a potential marker of endothelial dysfunction. This study aimed to assess the relationship between markers of glycocalyx damage, endothelial dysfunction, and uraemic toxins in patients with chronic...

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Main Authors: Hui Liew, Matthew A. Roberts, Alun Pope, Lawrence P. McMahon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
CKD
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-020-02219-4