Strong predictive value of mannose-binding lectin levels for cardiovascular risk of hemodialysis patients.
Felix PoppelaarsMariana Gaya da CostaStefan P BergerSolmaz AssaAnita H Meter-ArkemaMohamed R DahaWillem J van SonCasper F M FranssenMarc A J SeelenPublished in: Journal of translational medicine (2016)
Low MBL levels are associated with a higher risk for future C-events and CV-events. Therefore, MBL levels may help to identify hemodialysis patients who are at risk to develop cardiovascular disease.