Is there a link between CD146, a novel adhesion molecule and other markers of endothelial dysfunction in nephrotic syndrome and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis?
Our studies indicate that in nephrotic patients, as well as in CAPD, there is an evidence of endothelial cell injury. Correlations between CD146 and adhesion molecules and TFPI might further support its use as a endothelial cell function marker.
ISWT in patients with CAD appears to increase fibrinogen, vWf, and D-dimer compared with healthy controls.