Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand as an independent predictor of mortality in hemodialysis patents

► The leading causes of death in hemodialysis patients are infection and cardiovascular diseases. ► A low TRAIL level was a predictor of all-cause and infectious mortality in hemodialysis patients. ► Serum TRAIL may be a novel biomarker for predicting poor prognosis in hemodialysis patients.