Abstract:Introduction: Oxidative stress has been implicated in the development and progression of vascular calcification (VC). However, this causal association remains a matter of controversy. Objective: To analyze in an experimental model of chronic renal failure (CRF), the effect of oxidative stress on the development and progression of the VC, assessing the implication of microRNA-377 (miR-377). Material and methods: Two groups of Wistar rats with CRF were studied. Group 1 received normal diet in phosphorus (CRF+NP)… Show more
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