Open AccessLow-Molecular-Weight Proteins as Prognostic Markers in Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
Author(s) -
Jan A.J.G. van den Brand,
Julia M. Hofstra,
Jack F.M. Wetzels
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
clinical journal of the american society of nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.755
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1555-905X
pISSN - 1555-9041
DOI - 10.2215/cjn.04020411
Subject(s) - creatinine , medicine , proteinuria , receiver operating characteristic , urology , renal function , gastroenterology , urinary system , urine , endocrinology , kidney
Accurate prediction of prognosis in idiopathic membranous nephropathy (iMN) allows restriction of immunosuppressive therapy to patients at high risk for ESRD. Here we re-evaluate urinary low-molecular-weight proteins as prognostic markers and explore causes of misclassification.
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