From Renal Biomarkers to Therapeutic Targets: The Use of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein 1, Transforming Growth Factor-Beta, and Connective Tissue Growth Factor in Diabetic Nephropathy and Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis

In an ideal world, every condition would have a sensitive and specific marker that could be measured in a noninvasive or minimally invasive way. Instead, the medical community depends on invasive biomarkers, which carry inherent risks, to make a diagnosis and plan treatment. In this review article,...

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Main Authors: Katrina J Spensley, Frederick W. K. Tam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2018-12-01
Series:European Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://www.emjreviews.com/nephrology/article/from-renal-biomarkers-to-therapeutic-targets-the-use-of-monocyte-chemoattractant-protein-1-transforming-growth-factor-beta-and-connective-tissue-growth-factor-in-diabetic-nephropathy-and-antineutro/