Cystatin C as a marker of GFR - history, indications, and future research
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Summary, in English
Objective: To summarize recent knowledge on the small molecular weight protein cystatin C (cys-C) and its use as a marker of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Methods: A multinational expert meeting was held in April 2002 in Marburg, Germany. Contributors summarized their main findings. Conclusions: Cys-C is at least equal if not superior to serum creatinine as a marker of GFR. The independence from height, gender, age. and muscle mass is advantageous. Select patient groups such as children, the elderly, and patients with reduced muscle mass benefit in particular.
Avdelning/ar
Publiceringsår
2005
Språk
Engelska
Sidor
1-8
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie
Clinical Biochemistry
Volym
38
Issue
1
Länkar
Dokumenttyp
Artikel i tidskrift
Förlag
Elsevier
Ämne
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Nyckelord
- creatinine
- cystatin C
- GFR
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt
- ISSN: 1873-2933