Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA) in Pediatric Renal Diseases: From Pathophysiological Phenomenon to Clinical Biomarker and Beyond

Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous nitric oxide (NO) synthase inhibitor, inhibits NO synthesis and contributes to the pathogenesis of many human diseases. In adults, ADMA has been identified as a biomarker for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and cardiovascular risk. However,...

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Main Authors: Chien-Ning Hsu, You-Lin Tain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/10/837