Imbalance between Detached Circulating Endothelial Cells and Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract

Our results suggest that there is a marked imbalance between the CEC and EPC numbers in patients with CKD. Further research is needed to evaluate the independent role of inflammatory endothelial markers as well as the effects of ACE inhibitors on mobilization of EPCs in patients with advanced CKD.