Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Levels in Comparison with Glomerular Filtration Rate for Evaluation of Renal Function in Patients with Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
BackgroundNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a promising biomarker of acute kidney injury. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that NGAL is also a marker of kidney disease and severity in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We studied the utility of urinary NGAL in more accura...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Diabetes Association
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Diabetes & Metabolism Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-36-307.pdf |