[New Developments in CKD-MBD. Future perspective of calcimimetics].

Calcimimetics have beneficial effects on not only secondary hyperparathyroidism, but also control of serum calcium and phosphate levels. Development of novel calcimimetics is progressing. Basic studies have demonstrated the direct effect of calcimimetics on the vascular tissues, which may contribute to the improvement of vascular calcification. Further studies are required to evaluate the usefulness of calcimimetics for mortality.