Figure 5. CCN2 protein levels in encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis.
CCN2 protein levels in ascites of patients with encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS, n = 7) were higher compared to levels in dialysate of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients without EPS obtained from a peritoneal equilibration test (n = 4) (5A). CCN2 protein levels in plasma of EPS patients (n = 6), in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients (n = 13), and in PD naïve patients (non-PD, n = 12) did not differ between the groups (5B). Mean±SD. * P<0.01 versus PD.