Can urine osteopontin levels, which may be correlated with nutrition intake and body composition, be used as a new biomarker in the diagnosis of nephrolithiasis?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2018.08.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIM The nephrolithiasis has a multifactorial etiology resulting from the interaction of metabolic, genetic and environmental factors. Parameters such as nutrition and urinary osteopontin (OPN) level may affect kidney stone formation. The purpose… read more here.
Keywords: urinary opn; nephrolithiasis; opn levels; opn ... See more keywords