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Kidney injury molecule-1 as a predicting factor for inflamed kidney, diabetic and diabetic nephropathy Egyptian

Samia A Ahmed1, Manal A Hamed1

  • 1Therapeutic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., ID: 60014618 Dokki Cairo, Egypt.

Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
|March 6, 2015
PubMed
Abstract

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Kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) is elevated in kidney disease and diabetic nephropathy, decreasing after treatment. This biomarker shows potential for early kidney injury detection and as a therapeutic target.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Biomarker Discovery
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) is a transmembrane protein found in damaged kidney cells.
  • Early detection of kidney injury in diabetic patients is crucial for treatment and prognosis.
  • KIM-1's role in kidney inflammation and diabetic nephropathy requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To predict, validate, and evaluate KIM-1 presence in kidney inflammation, diabetes, and diabetic nephropathy.
  • To assess KIM-1 levels before and after treatment for these kidney conditions.
  • To explore the correlation of KIM-1 with disease severity and patient demographics.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 60 subjects (30-52 years) divided into kidney injury, diabetic, and diabetic nephropathy groups.
  • KIM-1 levels were measured in all groups.
  • KIM-1 was evaluated after treatment for each respective disease.

Main Results:

  • Significant elevation of KIM-1 was observed in diseased groups, with a noticeable reduction post-treatment.
  • Diabetic nephropathy exhibited the highest KIM-1 levels compared to acute kidney injury (AKI) or diabetic patients.
  • KIM-1 showed an association with sex and a strong positive correlation with disease severity (p < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Urinary KIM-1 serves as a noninvasive, rapid, sensitive, and reproducible biomarker for early kidney injury detection.
  • KIM-1 is a promising biomarker for monitoring kidney disease progression and treatment response.
  • KIM-1 is anticipated to be a potential therapeutic target for kidney injury.
Keywords:
BiomarkersDiabetesDiabetic nephropathyKidney injury molecule-1

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