Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in Chronic Cardiorenal Failure is Correlated with Endogenous Erythropoietin Levels and Decreases in Response to Low-Dose Erythropoietin Treatment: Kidney & blood pressure research

Mireille E. Emans, B. Braam, A. Diepenbroek, K. van der Putten, M. J. Cramer, J.P.M. Wielders, Dorine W. Swinkels, P. A. Doevendans, C. A. Gaillard

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Abstract

Background: Neutrophil-gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL), a tubular injury marker, is associated with iron metabolism in hemodialysis patients. We investigated whether serum NGAL levels reflect iron metabolism in combined chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease (CHF/CKD) and whether treatment with low-dose erythropoietin stimulating agent (ESA) modulates NGAL levels. Methods: In the EPOCARES trial (ClinTrialsNCT00356733) serum NGAL, hepcidin-25, transferrin saturation (TSAT), reticulocyte hemoglobin content (Ret-He) and endogenous erythropoietin (EPO) levels were measured. Results: Baseline serum NGAL levels correlated with cystatin C (r=0.767, p
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)344-354
Number of pages11
JournalKidney Blood Press Res
Volume36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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