Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a chronic glomerular disease in children,
characterized by severe proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and/or presence of edema and …

Background: The Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) is a clinical condition characterized via severe
proteinuria, which causes hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia, and edema, and other …

Aim. Assessment of clinical significance of serum and urinary levels of interleukin-8 (IL-8)
and-18 (IL-18) in children with primary glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome …

Abstract Background/Aims: Interleukin (IL)-18, a member of the IL-1 cytokine superfamily, is
recognized as an important regulator of immune responses. The aim of our study was to …

Results sIL-17 and uIL-17 concentrations (51.66+/-8.38 pg/mg and 56.29+/-14.24 pg/mg
creatinine (cr), respectively) were significantly higher (p< 0.001) in group I compared with …

Background: There are studies indicating the relationship between interleukin 13 and
pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome. To find this relationship, we measured serum IL13 …

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease of
unknown etiology. Objective: To assess serum levels of IL-17 in pediatric SLE (pSLE) and …

Introduction: In view of the conflicting evidence of helper T cell type 1 (Th1) or type 2 (Th2)
pattern of cytokine synthesis in steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS), this study …

Background: Enhanced platelet reactivity may play a significant role in the hypercoagulable
state of nephrotic syndrome (NS). Thrombocytosis with platelet aggregation cause the …

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a major public health challenge worldwide. It
is more prevalent in developed countries compared with the rest of the world, due to the …