Background Galectin-3 as a β-galactoside-binding lectin, which has served important
functions in numerous biological activities including cell growth, apoptosis, pre-mRNA …

Resveratrol (RES) has been demonstrated to be protective in the cardiovascular system in
animal studies, but the evidence is limited in humans. The purpose of the study was to …

The monocyte recruitment and foam cell formation have been intensively investigated in
atherosclerosis. Nevertheless, as the study progressed, it was obvious that crucial …

Background Higher serum galectin-3 levels are related to adverse outcomes in different
disease states. However, the association of galectin-3 with mortality in the maintenance …

Background Biomarkers of fibrosis are associated with outcome in several cardiovascular
diseases. However, their relevance to chronic kidney disease and dialysis is uncertain, as it …

Osteogenesis in human arterial smooth muscle cell (HASMC) is a key feature of uremic
vascular calcification (UVC). Concerning pro-oxidant properties of p-cresyl sulfate (PCS), the …

Galectin-3 reportedly participates in the inflammatory process that causes insulin resistance
in the target tissues. However, the role of high plasma galectin-3 levels as an indicator of …

We have previously demonstrated calcimimetics optimize the balance between osteoclastic
bone resorption and osteoblastic mineralization through upregulating Wingless and int-1 …

Introduction Heterotopic vascular calcification is a common complication of maintenance
hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Galectin 3 (Gal‐3) has been reported to be associated with …

Background Galectin-3 has been proposed as a candidate marker for cardiovascular risk
stratification, although its role in kidney failure is unclear. The aim of this systematic review …