[FGF-23 and Klotho protein - new markers in chronic kidney disease?].

Disorders of calcium and phosphate metabolism are among the major problems in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially undergoing chronic dialysis. Besides the classic parathyroid-kidney axis, in recent years the existence of an endocrinological bone-kidney axis has been established, which allows better explanation of calcium and phosphate metabolism pathophysiology and secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD. Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) and its co-factor alpha-Klotho protein are the most important factors in the axis.

Effects of CYP2C19, MDR1, and interleukin 1-B gene variants on the eradication rate of Helicobacter pylori infection by triple therapy with pantoprazole, amoxicillin, and metronidazole.

Objective: Eradication of H. pylori is an important treatment strategy in peptic ulcer patients. Current regimens of eradication consist of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and two antibiotics.

Effect of CYP2C19*17 gene variant on Helicobacter pylori eradication in peptic ulcer patients.

Objective: Eradication of Helicobacter pylori is an important treatment strategy in peptic ulcer patients. Current regimens of eradication consist of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and two antibiotics. The principal enzyme involved in PPIs metabolism is CYP2C19, which exhibits an interindividual variability of activity, mainly due to genetic polymorphism.