Indoxyl Sulfate, a Uremic Endotheliotoxin
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. During CKD, the uremic toxin indoxyl sulfate (IS)—derived from tryptophan metabolism—accumulates. IS is involved in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular complications. IS can be described as an endotheliot...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/4/229 |