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ArticleHeliyon2023

Biochemical markers of nephrotic syndrome: An observational, cross-sectional study.

Emmanuel Kwaku Ofori, Egyam Bill Clinton, Obed Danso Acheampong, Henry Asare- Anane, Seth Kwabena Amponsah, Jayasinghe Su, Seth Dortey Amanquah

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Article in Heliyon, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Emmanuel Kwaku OforiDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Egyam Bill ClintonDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Obed Danso AcheampongDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Henry Asare- AnaneDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Seth Kwabena AmponsahDepartment of Medical Pharmacology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Jayasinghe SuSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia.
Seth Dortey AmanquahDepartment of Chemical Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
University of Ghana · GHUniversity of Tasmania · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Blood protein leakage, especially albumin, into the urine is the hallmark of nephrotic syndrome (NS), which poses a serious public health problem. The absence of albumin prompts the liver to produce more proteins to make up the difference. The therapeutic significance of these additional proteins in NS is not yet fully understood. Methods: In total, 99 patients with NS and 47 persons without NS (control group) were included in this cross-sectional study. Socio-demographic and clinical information were obtained from recruits utilizing a standard questionnaire and a check of the lab order forms for individuals. Each participant had a 6-mL (6 mL) sample of venous blood taken and levels of calcium, C-reactive protein (CRP), albumin, and other proteins in the serum were assayed. The proteins in serum were separated using the electrophoresis technique, and the various fractions were then measured by a densitometer. Calculations were made for the oncotic pressure. Results: The NS group had significantly greater levels of serum CRP, urea, alpha-2-globulin, gamma globulins, and M component than the control group ( Conclusion: Among the proteins assayed, CRP and gamma globulin were found to be predictors of NS. Nonetheless, further studies are required to understand the mechanisms associated with these serum proteins in NS.

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AlbuminElectrophoresisKidneyNephrotic syndromeProteins

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PMID37089385
PMCPMC10113854
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