Expression and Function of Interleukin-1β-Induced Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin in Renal Tubular Cells.

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by a sudden loss of renal function. Early recognition of AKI, especially in critically ill patients, is essential for adequate therapy. Currently, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is considered to be an effective biomarker of AKI; however,...

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Main Authors: Tadayoshi Konno, Rei Nakano, Ryo Mamiya, Hisashi Tsuchiya, Taku Kitanaka, Shinichi Namba, Nanako Kitanaka, Ken Okabayashi, Takanori Narita, Hiroshi Sugiya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5112913?pdf=render