NIH R01 · 2024
Adaptive immunity regulates arteriovenous fistula remodeling
The preferred vascular access for hemodialysis to treat end-stage renal disease involves using a vein as a conduit to increase blood flow by surgically creating an arteriovenous fistula (AVF). Successful adaptation of a venous conduit to the fistula or arterial environment requires remodeling of the vein wall without excessive wall thickening, enabling mechanical strength to resist hemodialysis procedures that puncture the AVF wall with large bore needles 3 times a week. However, the poor maturation and patency of AVF, especially in women and requiring additional re-do procedures and surgery, reflects our imperfect understanding of the biology of venous remodeling that leads to successful…
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