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Editorial
. 2013 Jun 1;98(3):332-3.
doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvt098. Epub 2013 Apr 23.

Osteopontin: an emerging therapeutic target in uraemic vascular disease

Xin Zhang, Alfonso Eirin, Amir Lerman, Lilach O Lerman
Editorial

Osteopontin: an emerging therapeutic target in uraemic vascular disease

Xin Zhang et al. Cardiovasc Res. .
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The involvement of osteopontin (OPN) in different phases of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and plaque progression. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can induce vascular calcification by increasing levels of OPN and other bone mineralization mediators. SMC, smooth muscle cells.
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