Relationship between Serum Indoxyl Sulfate and Klotho Protein and Vascular Calcification in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3-5.

Yan GaoCong-Juan ZhaoQiang LiuChen-Chen LiZhe LiJing LiQian Wang Li Zhang

Published in: International journal of endocrinology (2024)

This study indicates elevated serum IS levels and decreased Klotho protein levels in CKD patients. High IS level and low Klotho level were independent risk factors for abdominal aortic calcification.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
abdominal aortic
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
protein protein
prognostic factors
amino acid
peritoneal dialysis