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Review
. 2013 Jul;62(1):165-78.
doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.12.022. Epub 2013 Feb 27.

Biomarkers in nephrology: Core Curriculum 2013

Gearoid M McMahon  1 , Sushrut S Waikar
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Review

Biomarkers in nephrology: Core Curriculum 2013

Gearoid M McMahon et al. Am J Kidney Dis. 2013 Jul.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

Financial Disclosure: Dr. Waikar has served as a consultant to CVS Caremark, BioTrends Research Group, and Takeda; provided expert testimony for GE Heathcare, Northstar Rx, and Salix; and received grants from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases, Otsuka, Merck, Genzyme, and Satellite Healthcare. Dr. McMahon declares that he has no relevant financial interests.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Anatomical localization of biomarkers along the nephron. Abbreviations: GST, Glutathione-s-transferases; CTGF, Connective tissue growth factor; NGAL, Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; ADMA, Asymmetric dimethyl arginine; KIM-1, Kidney injury molecule 1; L-FABP, Liver-type fatty acid binding protein; GGT, Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase; IL-18, interleukin 18; LDH, lactate dehydrogenase; NAG, N-acetyl glucosaminidase
Figure 2
Figure 2
Pattern of change in biomarkers over time in patients with AKI following cardiac surgery. Abbreviations: NGAL, Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin. Conversion factor for units: serum creatinine in mg/dL to μmol/L, ×88.4 Data from Parikh CR et al: Postoperative Biomarkers Predict Acute Kidney Injury and Poor Outcomes after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. JASN. 22: 1737-1747.
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