Corticosteroids significantly increase cystatin C levels in the plasma by promoting cystatin C production in rats
Background: Several studies have shown that non-renal factors such as corticosteroids may increase plasma cystatin C levels without affecting kidney function. However, the mechanisms underlying this are unclear. We hypothesized that corticosteroids may increase cystatin C levels in the plasma by pro...
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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| Colecção: | Renal Failure |
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| Acesso em linha: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2019.1638798 |