Ercan Tuncel
Turkey
Case Report
Biomarker Potential of Urine miR-451 at Different Stages of Diabetic Nephropathy
Author(s): Emel Isiktas Sayilar, Mustafa Gullulu, Ercan Tuncel, Hande Peynirci, Adem Alemdar, Berrin Tunca, Unal Egeli, Gulsah Cecener, Murat Bayindir and Gokhan CosgunEmel Isiktas Sayilar, Mustafa Gullulu, Ercan Tuncel, Hande Peynirci, Adem Alemdar, Berrin Tunca, Unal Egeli, Gulsah Cecener, Murat Bayindir and Gokhan Cosgun
Aims: To evaluate the potential of urinary miR-451 as a biomarker at different stages of diabetic nephropathy. Methods: A total of 45 subjects having stage 3 chronic kidney disease (n=15) or stage 5 chronic kidney disease (n=15) and 15 healthy volunteers were included. Data on patient demographics, laboratory findings [creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate, urinary protein excretion] target genes and functions of the selected MicroRNAs associated with diabetic nephropathy and fold differences in the level of MicroRNA expression in blood and urine and the correlation of urine and plasma MicroRNA expression with estimated glomerular filtration rate were recorded. Results: MiR-195 expression level among stage 3 chronic kidney disease patients was higher in plasma samples compared to the control group, while it was significantly lower in the ur.. View More»
