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Immune mechanisms involved in cardiovascular complications of chronic kidney disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20093815     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A sustained status of chronic inflammation is closely linked to several complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD), such as vascular degeneration, myocardial fibrosis, loss of appetite, insulin resistance, increased muscle catabolism and anemia. These consequences of a chronically activated immune system impact on the acceleration of atherosclerosis, vascular calcification and development of heart dysfunction. Recent evidence suggests that these immune-mediated consequences of uremic toxicity are not only important to stratify the risk and understand the mechanisms of disease, but also represent an important area for intervention. Thus, the aim of this brief review is to discuss the immune mechanisms behind atherosclerosis and myocardiopathy in CKD. We also display the emerging evidence that strategies focusing on modulating the immune response or reducing the generation of triggers of inflammation may represent an important tool to reduce mortality in this group of patients. Ongoing studies may generate the evidence that will translate these strategies to definitive changes in clinical practice.
Authors:
Andr?a E M Stinghen; Sergio Bucharles; Miguel C Riella; R Pecoits-Filho
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2010-01-08
Journal Detail:
Title:  Blood purification     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1421-9735     ISO Abbreviation:  Blood Purif.     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-22     Completed Date:  2010-04-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8402040     Medline TA:  Blood Purif     Country:  Switzerland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  114-20     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright (c) 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Affiliation:
Center for Health and Biological Sciences, Pontif?cia Universidade Cat?lica do Paran?, Curitiba, Brazil.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers / therapeutic use
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Animals
Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
Antioxidants / therapeutic use
Atherosclerosis / etiology,  immunology,  prevention & control
Cardiomyopathies / etiology,  immunology,  prevention & control
Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*,  immunology,  prevention & control
Chronic Disease
Clinical Trials as Topic
Endothelium, Vascular / physiopathology
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Inflammation / drug therapy,  etiology,  immunology
Interleukin-6 / secretion
Kidney Diseases / complications*,  immunology,  therapy
Membranes, Artificial
Mice
Periodontitis / complications
Renal Dialysis / adverse effects
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / secretion
Vasculitis / etiology,  immunology,  physiopathology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; 0/Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; 0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents; 0/Antihypertensive Agents; 0/Antioxidants; 0/Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; 0/IL6 protein, human; 0/Interleukin-6; 0/Membranes, Artificial; 0/Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

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