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State-of-the-Art Review

New Insights into Uric Acid Effects on the Progression and Prognosis of Chronic Kidney Disease

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Pages 510-520 | Received 07 Nov 2011, Accepted 21 Dec 2011, Published online: 20 Jan 2012

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