Association of C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-6 with chronic kidney disease

Abstract

Our data suggest that TNF-α and IL-6, but not CRP, are associated with the prevalence and severity of CKD, independent from established CKD risk factors, history of cardiovascular disease, and use of antihypertensive, antidiabetic, and lipid-lowering agents and aspirin.