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The association between integrin subunit alpha V and vascular endothelial growth factor A polymorphisms and peritoneal dialysis adequacy
Key takeaways
This study tested whether two genes, ITGAV and VEGF-A, are tied to how well peritoneal dialysis works. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the belly to filter the blood, usually at home. Researchers compared gene versions against how much waste each person's treatment cleared. Any pattern found here shows a link, not proof of cause, and it does not change treatment today.
Who did this work
Amirhesam Alirezaei · Ali Rostamiasl · Vesal Tehrani Moayed · Yadollah Shakiba
Source
Paper · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-09-02
https://doi.org/10.34172/jnp.27651