Tissue expression of tubular injury markers is associated with renal function decline in diabetic nephropathy

The pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is complex and multifactorial; increasing evidence suggests that tubular injury and inflammatory process are involved in disease progression. We investigated the potential association of renal expression of tubular injury markers, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), and inflammatory markers, tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) 1 and 2 with renal progression in pathologically proven diabetic nephropathy (DN).

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications - August 24, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Subin Hwang, Jeeeun Park, Jinhae Kim, Hye Ryoun Jang, Ghee Young Kwon, Wooseong Huh, Yoon-Goo Kim, Dae Joong Kim, Ha Young Oh, Jung Eun Lee Source Type: research