Oral Charcoal Adsorbents Attenuate Neointima Formation of Arteriovenous Fistulas

Oral Charcoal Adsorbents Attenuate Neointima Formation of Arteriovenous Fistulas

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) accelerates the development of neointima formation at the anastomosis site of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas. Accumulation of certain uremic toxins has a deleterious effect on the cardiovascular system. The oral charcoal adsorbent, AST-120, reduces circulating and tissue ur...

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Main Authors: Yu-Chung Shih, Chih-Cheng Wu, Shen-Chih Wang, Jun-Yang Liou, Po-Hsun Huang, Der-Cherng Tarng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
arteriovenous fistula
charcoal adsorbent
indoxyl sulfate
neointima
uremic toxin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/4/237

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