Cystatin C, a Controversial Biomarker in Hypothyroid Patients under Levothyroxine Therapy: THYRenal, a Pilot Cohort Observational Study

Cystatin C, a Controversial Biomarker in Hypothyroid Patients under Levothyroxine Therapy: THYRenal, a Pilot Cohort Observational Study

Background: Cystatin C (Cys-C) is recognized as one of the most reliable renal function parameters in the general population, although it might be biased by thyroid status. Herein, we tested Cys-C and conventional renal parameters in a cohort of hypothyroid patients treated with Levothyroxine. Metho...

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Main Authors: Marta Greco, Daniela Patrizia Foti, Antonio Aversa, Giorgio Fuiano, Antonio Brunetti, Mariadelina Simeoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
renal function
thyroid disease
hypothyroidism
Cystatin C
eGFR
mGFR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/9/2958

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