NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) has recently generated great interest as
an early marker of renal injury. However, like many other endogenous biomarker molecules …

The aim of the present study was to elucidate the potential diagnostic value of urinary N‑
glycoprotein in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) using mass spectrometry (MS). All …

BACKGROUND The kidney performs a multitude of essential functions to maintain
homeostasis. In clinical medicine, glomerular filtration rate (GFR) provides the best index of …

2Department of Nephrology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran filtration
(1, 2, 4, 5). However, some urinary biomarkers such as casts, filtered high molecular weight …

Advances in long-term improvement and outcomes of patients with kidney disease will
require the use of novel biomarkers to identify patients at high risk for kidney disease and to …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is probably the most important problem of public health in
advanced countries. Kidneys are often damaged as a result of high blood pressure. One of …

Nephropathy due to damage of filtration barrier is a primary origin of end stage ren al
disease in Diabetics. It is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Mostly …

Background: Recently, a lot of research has focused on the discovery of novel renal
biomarkers. Among others, the urinary kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1) and neutrophil …

Kidney disease and renal injury are prevalent serious health problems significantly
impacting patient short and long-term survival due to alterations or even complete loss of the …

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a promising new renal biomarker that
can reduce the time to diagnose acute kidney injury (AKI). There is little information …