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ba0003pp383 | Other diseases of bone and mineral metabolism | ECTS2014

MicroRNAs as new biomarkers for monitoring of vascular calcification in CKD patients

Ulbing Matthias , Schweighofer Natascha , Leber Bettina , Lemesch Sandra , Rosenkranz Alexander , Eller Kathrin , Kirsch Alexander , Muller Helmut , Stadlbauer Vanessa , Obermayer-Pietsch Barbara

Introduction: Calcification of vessels, especially media calcification, in combination with bone demineralization and disturbed bone metabolism is abundant in patients suffering from end stage renal disease (ESRD). In this project, we compare biomarkers of calcification with a focus on microRNAs from ESRD patients listed for renal transplantation (RTX) and healthy controls.Methods: Samples are collected from kidney transplant patients. At the same time t...