Angiopoietin 2 and Neuropeptide Y are Associated with Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Conclusion Diabetic nephropathy is associated with increased serum concentrations of angiopoietin 2 (marker of endothelial dysfunction) and neuropeptide Y (marker of sympathetic activity) in type 1 diabetes. Angiopoietin 2 is a more potent predictor of diabetic nephropathy compared to neuropeptide Y. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - January 19, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Sokolovska, Jelizaveta Stefanovics, Juris Gersone, Gita Pahirko, Leonora Valeinis, Janis Kalva-Vaivode, Sanita Rovite, Vita Blumfelds, Leons Pirags, Valdis Tretjakovs, Peteris Tags: Article Source Type: research