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World J Nephrol. May 6, 2016; 5(3): 274-282
Published online May 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i3.274
Published online May 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i3.274
Figure 2 Schematic representation of the causes and manifestations of the protein-energy wasting syndrome in chronic kidney disease.
CKD: Chronic kidney disease; GH: Growth hormone; IGF: Insulin-like growth factor; PTH: Parathyroid hormone; BMI: Body mass index; PEW: Protein-energy wasting; CRP: C-reactive protein.
- Citation: Tu J, Cheung WW, Mak RH. Inflammation and nutrition in children with chronic kidney disease. World J Nephrol 2016; 5(3): 274-282
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v5/i3/274.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v5.i3.274