Reducing lipids for CV protection in CKD patients—current evidence Christoph Wanner, Eberhard Ritz Kidney International Volume 74, Pages S24-S28 (December 2008) DOI: 10.1038/ki.2008.520 Copyright © 2008 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Triglyceride-enriched very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) activates nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), which plays a key role in activating a spectrum of pro-inflammatory genes, leading to endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress. NFκB, nuclear factor κB; IL-6, interleukin 6; COX-2, cyclooxygenase-2; TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor-α; ICAM, intracellular adhesion molecule; VCAM, vascular cell adhesion molecule; ApoCIII, apolipoprotein CIII. Kidney International 2008 74, S24-S28DOI: (10.1038/ki.2008.520) Copyright © 2008 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions