Genomic approaches in the search for molecular biomarkers in chronic kidney disease

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognised as a global public health problem, more prevalent in older persons and associated with multiple co-morbidities. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are common aetiologies for CKD, but IgA glomerulonephritis, membranous glomerulonephritis, lupus nephritis and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease are also common causes of CKD. MAIN BODY: Conventional...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
• Share to Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
• Share to Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies