| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9308377 | Kidney International | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This study demonstrated that the thrombosed arteriovenous fistula was characterized by marked inflammation. We hypothesize that the preferential expression of MMP-9 at luminal edge may cause disruption of the anticoagulant endothelial barrier and contribute to luminal thrombosis of arteriovenous fistulas.
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Authors
Chi-Jen Chang, Yu-Shien Ko, Po-Jen Ko, Lung-An Hsu, Chin-Fen Chen, Chih-Wei Yang, Tsu-Shiu Hsu, Jong-Hwei S. Ph.D.,