PRIMARY STUDY

Renovascular protective effects of erythropoietin in patients with chronic kidney disease

Key Findings:  Treatment with erythropoietin (EPO) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) significantly improved serum hemoglobin levels, and decreased inflammatory biomarks including urinary protein, L-FABP and 8-OHdG, carotid IMT, baPWV, plasma BNP and serum ADMA.

Type of Study:  Clinical Trial

Study Sample Size:  15

Study Result:  Positive

Study Location(s):  Japan

Year of Pub:  2011


Cannabinoids Studied:  Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (FABP)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Route of Administration:  Endogenous



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