Urinary Markers of Glomerular Injury in Diabetic Nephropathy. (8th May 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cohen-Bucay, Abraham; Viswanathan, Gautham
• Other Names: Bakoush Omran Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of nephrology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-05-08
• Subjects: Nephrology -- Periodicals; Nephrology; Kidney Diseases; Nephrology; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Electronic journals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/146987
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-214X

Abstract

Abstract : Diabetic nephropathy, the leading cause of renal failure worldwide, affects approximately one-third of all people with diabetes. Microalbuminuria is considered the first sign and the best predictor of progression to renal failure and cardiovascular events. However, albuminuria has several limitations. Therefore, earlier, more sensitive and specific biomarkers with greater predictability are needed. The aim of this paper is to discuss the current literature on biomarkers of glomerular injury that have been implicated in diabetic kidney disease.