Title:Inflammatory Biomarkers in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review
VOLUME: 2 ISSUE: 2
Author(s):Borja Quiroga, Carmela Marin, Marian Goicoechea, Javier Reque and Jose Luno
Affiliation:Nephrology Unit, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon, C/Doctor Esquerdo, 46, 28007 Madrid, Spain.
Keywords:Cardiovascular events, chronic kidney disease, C-reactive protein, hemodialysis, inflammatory biomarkers, interleukins,
TWEAK
Abstract:Interest in the association between inflammation and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing. During the
last 20 years, classical markers have shown an important association between inflammation and mortality in all stages of
CKD. Newly discovered biomarkers can help to predict the course of CKD and identify patients at risk of cardiovascular
disease and death. They may also come to play an important role in preventing CKD and it complications. In this review,
we summarize the most relevant inflammatory biomarkers and examine their role in diagnosis and prognosis. Also, new
relevant patents are described in order to provide an idea for future developments.
