Association of IL-6 and a Functional Polymorphism in the IL-6 Gene with Cardiovascular Events in Patients with CKD

[摘要] Background and objectives High serum IL-6 is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population. This cytokine is substantially increased in patients with CKD, but it is still unknown whether the link between IL-6 and CVD in CKD is causal in nature.

[学科分类] 泌尿医学

[关键词] Bone marrow necrosis;Sickle cell disease;Hyperhemolysis syndrome