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Pharmacokinetics and Ex Vivo Activity of 7-Methylxanthine, an Inhibitor of Monosodium Urate Crystallization

Biomedicines
Background/Objectives: 7-Methylxanthine (7-MX) is a naturally occurring metabolite of caffeine and theobromine that can inhibit the crystallization of monosodium urate (MSU) and may be useful for the prevention or treatment of gout.
Miguel D. Ferrer, Jaume Dietrich, Bernat Isern, Maria del Mar Pérez-Ferrer, Joan Albertí, Félix Grases, Antònia Costa-Bauzà   +6 more
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Relationship between calcification, atherosclerosis and matrix proteins in the human aorta

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica, 2021
INTRODUCTION: Extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins have been associated with atherosclerotic complications, such as plaque rupture, calcification and aneurysm.
Aleksandra Kuzan, Jerzy Wisniewski, Krzysztof Maksymowicz, Magdalena Kobielarz, Andrzej Gamian, Agnieszka Chwilkowska   +5 more
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Signaling pathways involved in vascular smooth muscle cell calcification during hyperphosphatemia

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 2019
Medial vascular calcification has emerged as a putative key factor contributing to the excessive cardiovascular mortality of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
J. Voelkl, F. Lang, K. Eckardt, K. Amann, M. Kuro-o, A. Pasch, B. Pieske, I. Alesutan   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The role of sacubitril/valsartan in abnormal renal function patients combined with heart failure: a meta-analysis and systematic analysis

Renal Failure
Aims This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in abnormal renal function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73m2) patients combined with heart failure based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies.Methods ...
Xinyue Yang, Jingjing Jin, Meijuan Cheng, Jinsheng Xu, Yaling Bai   +4 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
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Comparative efficacy of sodium thiosulfate, bisphosphonates, and cinacalcet for the treatment of vascular calcification in patients with haemodialysis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

BMC Nephrology
Background Up to now, there is no unequivocal intervention to mitigate vascular calcification (VC) in patients with hemodialysis. This network meta-analysis aimed to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of sodium thiosulfate, bisphosphonates ...
Lei He, Yuzhe Li, Jingjing Jin, Meijuan Cheng, Yaling Bai, Jinsheng Xu   +5 more
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Hexasodium Fytate (SNF472 or CSL525) Inhibits Ectopic Calcification in Various Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum and Calcinosis Cutis Animal Models

Pharmaceuticals
Background/Objectives: Ectopic calcification is a pathological condition characterized by the mineralization of soft tissues due to the deposition of calcium phosphate crystals.
Miguel D. Ferrer, Maria del Mar Pérez-Ferrer, Marc Blasco, Ida Joely Jacobs, Qiaoli Li, Olivier M. Vanakker, Lisa Dangreau, Andrea López, Gianluca Malagraba, Firas Bassissi, Joan Perelló, Carolina Salcedo   +11 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Relationship between effective blood flow rate and clinical outcomes in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a single-center study

Renal Failure
The association between blood flow rate (BFR) and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) is inconclusive. This retrospective study included 175 patients undergoing MHD treatment between July 2015 and March 2022, divided ...
Zhoucang Zhang, Jiarui Li, Jiaxiang Ding, Shenglei Zhang, Mei Wang, Jinsheng Xu   +5 more
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Placental Vascular Calcification and Cardiovascular Health: It Is Time to Determine How Much of Maternal and Offspring Health Is Written in Stone

Frontiers in Physiology, 2018
Vascular calcification is the deposition of calcium phosphate minerals in vascular tissue. Vascular calcification occurs by both active and passive processes.
Mary C. Wallingford, Mary C. Wallingford, Ciara Benson, Nicholas W. Chavkin, Nicholas W. Chavkin, Michael T. Chin, Martin G. Frasch   +6 more
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