Effects of Traumatic Amputation on β-Trace Protein and β2-Microglobulin Concentrations in Male Soldiers.

CONCLUSIONS: BTP and B2M levels are less affected than SCr by amputation, and should be considered for future study of GFR estimation. BTP and B2M changes following large %EBWL amputation require validation and may offer insight into non-GFR BTP and B2M determinants as well as increased cardiovascular disease and mortality following amputation. Published by S. Karger AG, Basel.
PMID: 26800100 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: American Journal of Nephrology - January 23, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Little DJ, Yuan CM, Thurlow JS, Gounden V, Doi SQ, Pruziner A, Abbott KC, Theeler BJ, Olson SW Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research