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ArticleCurrent issues in molecular biology2026

Association of Serum Creatinine, Urea, and Glomerular Filtration Rate with the Progression of Diabetic Associated Kidney Complications: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.

Shahad Saif Khandker, Shoumik Kundu, Farhana Ahmed, Adiba Ayesha Khan, Lamiya Farhin, Farhana Islam, Rahima Begum, Md Jasim Uddin, A N M Mamun-Or-Rashid

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Shahad Saif KhandkerDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka 1344, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-4724-0645
Shoumik KunduDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway W, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6795-1391
Farhana AhmedDepartment of Pharmacy, East West University, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
Adiba Ayesha KhanSchool of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
Lamiya FarhinSchool of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
Farhana IslamDepartment of Pharmacy, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-3638-0693
Rahima BegumDepartment of Microbiology, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Dhaka 1344, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-1510-5748
Md Jasim UddinDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka 1342, Bangladesh.
A N M Mamun-Or-RashidDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0155-4676

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introductionDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder frequently leading to serious renal complications, particularly diabetic nephropathy. This retrospective case-control study investigated the levels and associations of commonly used enzymatic (serum creatinine and urea) and physiological (glomerular filtration rate [GFR]) markers of kidney function in diabetic patients compared to non-diabetic controls. METHODOLOGY: A total of 237 participants were enrolled, comprising 81 diabetic cases and 156 non-diabetic controls. Creatinine and urea levels were determined using enzymatic methods, measuring optical density, whereas GFR was calculated using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation, based on creatinine, age, and sex. Statistical comparisons include

conclusionsOur findings demonstrate a significant association between diabetes and impaired renal function, as evidenced by elevated creatinine and urea levels and reduced GFR. These readily available biomarkers are crucial prognostic indicators for the early detection and effective management of diabetic nephropathy, emphasizing the importance of rigorous metabolic and blood pressure control to mitigate disease progression.

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biomarkersdiabetesdiabetic nephropathykidneyproteinrenal function

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PMCPMC12939092

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