Immune Dysfunction in Uremia—An Update

Kidney dysfunction leads to disturbed renal metabolic activities and to impaired glomerular filtration, resulting in the retention of toxic solutes affecting all organs of the body. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and infections are the main causes for the increased occurrence of morbidity and mortalit...

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Main Authors: Gerald Cohen, Walter H. Hörl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/4/11/962