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Research Article

Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) and soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE) – intra- and inter-individual variability in chronic hemodialysis patients

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Pages 296-303 | Received 06 Apr 2011, Accepted 18 Jan 2012, Published online: 05 Mar 2012
 

Abstract

Background. Dialysis patients are at high risk of cardiovascular complications. Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) as well as sRAGE (soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products) are new biomarkers related to cardiovascular disease. The aim of our study was to describe their intra- and inter-individual variability. Methods. The studied group consisted of 21 chronic hemodialysis patients. PAPP-A, sRAGE and selected routine parameters were measured monthly during a 1-year prospective study. Results. Our results show high intra-individual variability of both PAPP-A and sRAGE. Both PAPP-A and sRAGE were closely linked to serum transferrin levels. Additionally, sRAGE was significantly associated with leukocyte count and haemoglobin. Conclusion. Our study demonstrates high intra-individual variability of PAPP-A and sRAGE in stable clinical status. This finding could be helpful for further evaluation of the significance of PAPP-A and sRAGE in chronic kidney disease.

Acknowledgements

The study was supported by a research project given by grant IGA MH CZ NS/10043 - 4/2008. The authors are thankful to Mrs Helena Miškovská and Mrs Dita Hudcová for technical assistance.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflict of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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