Urine NGAL as an early biomarker for diabetic kidney disease: accumulated evidence from observational studies
Objectives: Urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) was found to increase in diabetic kidney disease (DKD). However, the clinical value of urine NGAL as diagnostic indicators in DKD remains to be clarified. Methods: Relevant studies were systematically retrieved from PubMed, Embase,...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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Series: | Renal Failure |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2019.1617736 |