The chronic overexpression of matrix metalloproteases leading to consequent degradation
and loss of the elastic matrix with the reduction in tissue elasticity is central to the …

Background Native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the most appropriate type of vascular
access for chronic dialysis. Its patency rates depend on vascular wall characteristics …

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk for adverse cardiovascular
events. CKD is associated with increases in arterial stiffness, whereas improvements in …

Abstract Background Osteoprotegerin (OPG), osteopontin (OPN) and matrix Gla protein
(MGP) are markers of bone metabolism but they are also involved in vascular calcification …

Vascular calcification is calcium deposition occurring in the wall of blood vessels, leading to
mechanical stress and rupture due to a loss of elasticity and the hardening of the vessel …

Background Patients of end stage renal disease (ESRD) have an increased risk of
cardiovascular events. Arterial stiffness is an established independent predictor of …

Glycated albumin (GA) exhibits atherogenic effects and increased serum GA levels are
associated with the development of cardiovascular complications in diabetic patients. GA …

Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the “lifeline” for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
undergoing hemodialysis. AVF maturation failure is a poorly understood process, one of the …

Background/Aims: To assess the relationship between bone and vascular disease and its
changes over time after renal transplantation. Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is common in …

Abstract Background and Aim Osteopontin (OPN), osteonectin (ON) and osteocalcin (OC)
play an important role in the development of vascular calcifications, but it is unclear whether …