Assessment of Subclinical Renal Glomerular and Tubular Dysfunction in Children with Beta Thalassemia Major

Assessment of Subclinical Renal Glomerular and Tubular Dysfunction in Children with Beta Thalassemia Major

Background: A good survival rate among patients with beta thalassemia major (beta-TM) has led to the appearance of an unrecognized renal disease. Therefore, we aimed to assess the role of serum cystatin-C as a promising marker for the detection of renal glomerular dysfunction and N-acetyl beta-D-glu...

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Main Authors: Asmaa A. Mahmoud, Doaa M. Elian, Nahla MS. Abd El Hady, Heba M. Abdallah, Shimaa Abdelsattar, Fatma O. Khalil, Sameh A. Abd El Naby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
cystatin C
N-acetyl beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAG)
kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1)
beta thalassemia major
iron overload
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/2/100

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