Transforming Growth Factor-β Protects against Inflammation-Related Atherosclerosis in South African CKD Patients

Transforming Growth Factor-β Protects against Inflammation-Related Atherosclerosis in South African CKD Patients

Background. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) may inhibit the development of atherosclerosis. We evaluated serum levels of TGF-β isoforms concurrently with serum levels of endotoxin and various inflammatory markers. In addition, we determined if any association exists between polymorphisms in the...

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Main Authors: Muzamil Olamide Hassan, Raquel Duarte, Therese Dix-Peek, Caroline Dickens, Sagren Naidoo, Ahmed Vachiat, Sacha Grinter, Pravin Manga, Saraladevi Naicker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8702372
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