The unresolved problem of beta-2 microglobulin amyloid deposits in the intervertebral discs of long-term dialysis patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-017-0697-6
Abstract: BackgroundDialysis-related destructive spondyloarthropathy caused by beta-2 microglobulin (β2M) amyloid deposits in intervertebral discs is a major burden for patients undergoing long-term dialysis. This study aimed to quantify the presence of β2M amyloid deposits in the… read more here.
Keywords: term dialysis; long term; amyloid deposits; dialysis patients ... See more keywords