Serum Uric Acid is Associated with Renal Prognosis of Lupus Nephritis in Women but not in Men

Serum Uric Acid is Associated with Renal Prognosis of Lupus Nephritis in Women but not in Men

Lupus nephritis (LN) is a major complication of systemic lupus erythematosus. Early intervention in lupus nephritis improves prognosis. There is an association between hyperuricemia and lupus nephritis; nevertheless, the sex-specific role of uric acid in lupus nephritis remains unclear. We retrospec...

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Main Authors: Tae Ryom Oh, Hong Sang Choi, Chang Seong Kim, Dong-Ryeol Ryu, Sun-Hee Park, Shin Young Ahn, Soo Wan Kim, Eun Hui Bae, Seong Kwon Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
lupus nephritis
hyperuricemia
uric acid
systemic lupus erythematosus
prognosis
proportional hazard models
end stage renal disease
sex
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/3/773

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