Irisin and Volume Overload are Associated with Protein Energy Wasting in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Conclusion: Our results are the first to provide clinical evidence of the association between serum irisin, volume overload, and PEW in PD patients. PEW may inhibit the release or synthesis of irisin from skeletal muscles, and volume overload may aggravate PEW in PD patients.Kidney Blood Press Res 2017;42:1216 –1224
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research