Urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin to predict renal response after induction therapy in active lupus nephritis
Abstract Background Tubulointerstitial injury is important to predict the progression of lupus nephritis (LN). Urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) has been reported to detect worsening LN disease activity. Thus, urine NGAL may predict renal outcomes among lupus patients. Methods...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-017-0678-3 |