Effects of N-acetyl cysteine on serum lipoprotein (a) and proteinuria in type 2 diabetic patients

Background: About 30-40% of diabetic patients who developed nephropathy have lipoprotein disorders, especially lipoprotein a [Lp(a)], which is related to atherosclerosis. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) on the serum levels of Lp(a) and amoun...

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Main Authors: Hamid Rouhi, Forouzan Ganji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Nephropathology
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Online Access:https://nephropathol.com/PDF/JNP-2-61.pdf