Status of interleukin-6 and hepcidin levels in first-time haemodialysis patients
Background The risk of chronic kidney disease stage 5 and its progression depend on the stage and the underlying diagnosis. Haemodialysis has become the long-term maintenance therapy for these patients. The interaction among interleukin-6 (IL-6), hepcidin and the iron exporter ferroportin is a majo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2017;volume=29;issue=2;spage=54;epage=58;aulast=Hutagaol |