Circulating Progenitor Cells Affect Thrombosis of Dialysis Arteriovenous Fistulas.

CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrated an independently reverse association between circulating EPCs and thrombosis of dialysis AVFs. Further studies are warranted to ascertain whether EPCs serve as a marker or a therapeutic target for AVF thrombosis.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - October 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chen TY, Lin TT, Hsieh MY, Lin L, Yang CW, Chuang SY, Huang PH, Wu CC Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research