In experimental chronic kidney disease or cancer, parathyroid hormone is a novel mediator of cachexia.
Published
Journal Article
Hyperparathyroidism plays a central role in the disordered bone mineral metabolism of chronic kidney disease, and has been associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in that setting. A recent study suggests a novel role for parathyroid hormone and its receptor in muscle wasting and cachexia occurring in advanced chronic kidney disease.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wyatt, CM; Mitch, WE
Published Date
- May 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 89 / 5
Start / End Page
- 973 - 975
PubMed ID
- 27083271
Pubmed Central ID
- 27083271
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1523-1755
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0085-2538
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.kint.2016.03.003
Language
- eng