Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and cystatin C could predict renal outcome in patients undergoing kidney allograft transplantation: a prospective study
U Lebkowska, J Malyszko, A Lebkowska… - Transplantation …, 2009 - Elsevier
Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) may represent an early,
predictive biomarker of delayed graft function due to ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Unfortunately, creatinine is an unreliable indicator of acute changes in kidney function.
NGAL was proposed as a novel early marker for detection of acute renal failure. Therefore,
the aim of the study was to assess whether NGAL and cystatin C predicted outcomes among
41 consecutive patients undergoing kidney transplantation. Serum NGAL and cystatin C …
predictive biomarker of delayed graft function due to ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Unfortunately, creatinine is an unreliable indicator of acute changes in kidney function.
NGAL was proposed as a novel early marker for detection of acute renal failure. Therefore,
the aim of the study was to assess whether NGAL and cystatin C predicted outcomes among
41 consecutive patients undergoing kidney transplantation. Serum NGAL and cystatin C …