CKD	Chronic Kidney Disease
MGP	Matrix Gla Protein
dp-ucMGP	dephosphorylated uncarboxylated Matrix Gla Protein
CRP	C-reactive protein
TNF-a	Tumor necrosis factor alpha
IL-6	Interleukin-6
EDTA	potassium ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid
ROC	Receiver operating characteristic curve
AUC	Area under the curve
Kt/V	Urea clearance × time/volume
CBC	Complete blood count
NE	Neutrophil count
LY	Lymphocyte count
MO	Monocyte count
NLR	Neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio