| Literature DB >> 16079326 |
Jana Smrzova1, Jozsef Balla, Peter Bárány.
Abstract
Resistance to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be associated with evidence of enhanced systemic inflammatory responses. This review considers the inflammatory mechanisms thought to be involved in the development and aetiology of anaemia of CKD that may help our understanding and management of patients with ESA resistance. The potential role of nutritional support and of anti-inflammatory therapies in managing resistance to ESA therapy is discussed and explored.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16079326 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfh1109
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nephrol Dial Transplant ISSN: 0931-0509 Impact factor: 5.992