Protective Effects of Paricalcitol on Peritoneal Remodeling during Peritoneal Dialysis

Protective Effects of Paricalcitol on Peritoneal Remodeling during Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with structural and functional alterations of the peritoneal membrane, consisting of fibrosis, angiogenesis, and loss of ultrafiltration capacity. Vitamin D receptor activation (VDRA) plays an important role in mineral metabolism and inflammation, but also anti...

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Main Authors: Andrea W. D. Stavenuiter, Karima Farhat, Marc Vila Cuenca, Margot N. Schilte, Eelco D. Keuning, Nanne J. Paauw, Pieter M. ter Wee, Robert H. J. Beelen, Marc G. Vervloet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/468574

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/468574

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