Thioredoxin reductase activity, serum IL6, HsCRP and NT-proBNP levels in patients on dialysis

Abstract

Aim: Cytokines have a direct stimulating effect on natriuretic peptide secretion. N-terminal probrain type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a valuable biomarker for mortality in dialysis patients. The aim of this study was to compare thioredoxin reductase, NT-proBNP, IL6 levels and high sensitive C reactive protein (HsCRP) in peritoneal dialysis (PD), and hemodialysis (HD) patients and investigate relationship among these parameters.