Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL): A new marker of kidney disease

The incidence of both acute kidney injury (AKI, previously referred to as acute renal failure) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is reaching epidemic proportions. In both situations, early intervention can significantly improve the prognosis. However, the paucity of early, predictive, non-invasive bi...

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Vydáno v:Scandinavian journal of clinical & laboratory investigation. Supplement Ročník 68; číslo S241; s. 89 - 94
Hlavní autor: Devarajan, Peasad
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: Norway Informa UK Ltd 01.01.2008
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ISSN:0036-5513, 0085-591X, 1502-7686
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Shrnutí:The incidence of both acute kidney injury (AKI, previously referred to as acute renal failure) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is reaching epidemic proportions. In both situations, early intervention can significantly improve the prognosis. However, the paucity of early, predictive, non-invasive biomarkers has impaired our ability to institute potentially effective therapies for these common clinical conditions in a timely manner. The current status of one of the most promising novel biomarkers, namely neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), is presented in this review. The evidence for the role of NGAL measurements in a variety of clinical situations leading to AKI (cardiac surgery, kidney transplantation, contrast nephropathy, haemolytic uraemic syndrome and in the intensive care setting) or to CKD (lupus nephritis, glomerulonephritides, obstruction, dysplasia, polycystic kidney disease, IgA nephropathy) is explored. The emerging utility of standardized clinical platforms for reliable measurement of NGAL in plasma (Triage® NGAL Device; Biosite Incorporated) and urine (ARCHITECT® analyzer; Abbott Diagnostics) is also discussed. It will be important in future studies to validate the sensitivity and specificity of NGAL concentration measurements in clinical samples from large cohorts and from multiple clinical situations. Such studies will be facilitated by the anticipated widespread availability of standardized commercial tools in the near future.
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Correspondence. Prasad Devarajan, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, MLC 7022, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-2029, USA. Tel: +1 513 636 4531. Fax: +1 513 636 7407. Email: prasad.devarajan@cchmc.org
ISSN:0036-5513
0085-591X
1502-7686
DOI:10.1080/00365510802150158