GDF-15 and hepcidin as a therapeutic target for anemia in chronic kidney disease

Abstract Background Anaemia is a common presenting feature among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and associated with poor clinical outcomes. We evaluated the diagnostic validity of growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) and hepcidin as it is not clear if they are useful as a biomarkers...

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Main Authors: Naglaa Makram Farag, Mahmoud Mousa, Eman Elsayed, Ahlam Ismeil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-023-01505-9