Diagnostic and Prognostic Utility of Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases - Review
NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) is an acute phase protein, participating in antibacterial immunity. NGAL forms a complex with metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), thereby increasing its activity and preventing its degradation. NGAL is freely filtered through the glomerular membrane and rea...
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| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Kidney & Blood Pressure Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/368474 |