Chronic inflammation may play a role in chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. CRP gene polymorphisms are associated with serum C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations. It is unknown if CRP polymorphisms are associated with CKD progression or modify the effectiveness of anti-hypertensive therapy in delaying CKD progression.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Avenue South & Garland, Division of Nephrology, S-3223 MCN, Nashville, TN 37232-2372, USA. Adriana.hung@vanderbilt.edu