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ArticleToxicological research2016

Pyruvate Kinase M2: A Novel Biomarker for the Early Detection of Acute Kidney Injury.

Ji Hyun Cheon, Sun Young Kim, Ji Yeon Son, Ye Rim Kang, Ji Hye An, Ji Hoon Kwon, Ho Sub Song, Aree Moon, Byung Mu Lee, Hyung Sik Kim

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Article in Toxicological research, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers.

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Ji Hyun CheonSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.
Sun Young KimCollege of Pharmacy, Duksung Women's University, Seoul, Korea.
Ji Yeon SonSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.
Ye Rim KangSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.
Ji Hye AnSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.
Ji Hoon KwonSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.
Ho Sub SongSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.
Aree MoonCollege of Pharmacy, Duksung Women's University, Seoul, Korea.
Byung Mu LeeSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.
Hyung Sik KimSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The identification of biomarkers for the early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) is clinically important. Acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients is closely associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Conventional biomarkers, such as serum creatinine (SCr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), are frequently used to diagnose AKI. However, these biomarkers increase only after significant structural damage has occurred. Recent efforts have focused on identification and validation of new noninvasive biomarkers for the early detection of AKI, prior to extensive structural damage. Furthermore, AKI biomarkers can provide valuable insight into the molecular mechanisms of this complex and heterogeneous disease. Our previous study suggested that pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2), which is excreted in the urine, is a sensitive biomarker for nephrotoxicity. To appropriately and optimally utilize PKM2 as a biomarker for AKI requires its complete characterization. This review highlights the major studies that have addressed the diagnostic and prognostic predictive power of biomarkers for AKI and assesses the potential usage of PKM2 as an early biomarker for AKI. We summarize the current state of knowledge regarding the role of biomarkers and the molecular and cellular mechanisms of AKI. This review will elucidate the biological basis of specific biomarkers that will contribute to improving the early detection and diagnosis of AKI.

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Acute kidney injuryBiomarkerPyruvate kinase M2

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PMCPMC4780241

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