Connection between the Plasma Level of Apelin and Diabetic Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. A Case Control Study.

Journal: Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Published Date: Jan 12, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Apelin is an adipokine that may have an advantageous role in the prediction of early diabetic nephropathy. A few studies on apelin in diabetes have been performed and this research was performed to establish the connection between the apelinergic system and diabetic nephropathy.

Authors

  • Mona Yousry Helmy
    Lecturer of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Nehal Hamdy
    Professor of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Nagwa Abd El Ghaffar
    Professor of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, National Research Center, Giza, Egypt.

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