Aims The ability to assess endothelial function non-invasively with B-mode ultrasound has
lead to its widespread application in a variety of studies. However, the absolute values …

Данный факт привлек внимание к изучению роли эндотелия в патогенезе сердечно-
сосудистых заболеваний (ССЗ). Со временем стало понятно, что эндотелий …

The underlying cause of most glomerular diseases remains an enigma. Infectious agents,
autoimmunity, drugs, inherited disorders, and environmental agents have been implicated …

Adiponectin is markedly increased in patients with nephrotic syndrome and is related to
metabolic risk factors. Background Adiponectin (ADPN), the gene product of apM1, is the …

Methods In a double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention, patients were randomized to
either ω3FA (4 g), CoQ (200 mg), both supplements or control (4 g), daily for 8 weeks …

Albumin is the most abundant protein in blood plasma and acts as a carrier for many
circulating molecules. Hypoalbuminaemia, mostly caused by either renal or liver disease or …

The rationale of this study is based on the fact that, both proteinuria and elevated
asymmetric dimethyl arginine (ADMA) levels have been linked to the progression of vascular …

Monitoring metabolic adaptation to chronic kidney disease (CKD) early in the time course of
the disease is challenging. As a non-invasive technique, analysis of exhaled breath profiles …

Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in patients with
chronic kidney disease (CKD), the pathophysiology is not thoroughly understood. Given that …

Background. Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is associated with an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD). We have shown previously that endothelial function …