Urinary Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 Increases in Patients With Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus

Conclusions: UACE2 increased in type 2 diabetic patients with various degrees of albuminuria and RAS inhibitors suppresses UACE2 excretion. UACE2 might potentially function as a marker for monitoring the metabolic status and therapeutic response of RAS inhibitors in diabetes.Kidney Blood Press Res 2015;40:101-110

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Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - March 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research