Correlation of urinary biomarkers (Interleukin-6, Transforming growth factor-β, E-Cadherin, and MCP-1) with conventional parameters of disease progression in patients of posterior urethral valves: A comparative analysis
Aims: Posterior urethral valves (PUV) are the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in boys. The study aimed to look at the ongoing renal damage and profibrotic activity by measuring the levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), E-cadherin, and Monocyte Chemoattractant...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons |
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Online Access: | http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2022;volume=27;issue=5;spage=537;epage=543;aulast=Mittal |