Diagnostic and Prognostic Utility of Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases - Review

Diagnostic and Prognostic Utility of Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases - Review

NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) is an acute phase protein, participating in antibacterial immunity. NGAL forms a complex with metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), thereby increasing its activity and preventing its degradation. NGAL is freely filtered through the glomerular membrane and rea...

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Main Authors: Katerina Helanova, Jindrich Spinar, Jiri Parenica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2014-12-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
Diagnosis
AKI
NGAL
Biomarker
Cardiovascular disease
Prognosis
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/368474

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