The Usefulness of Determining Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Concentration Excreted in the Urine in the Evaluation of Cyclosporine A Nephrotoxicity in Children with Nephrotic Syndrome
Introduction. The use of cyclosporine (CsA) in the treatment of nephrotic syndrome (NS) contributed to a significant reduction in the amount of corticosteroids used in therapy and its cumulative side effects. One of the major drawbacks of CsA therapy is its nephrotoxicity. Prolonged CsA treatment pr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6872149 |