Saturday, 18 August 2012

Increased Presence of Proteins in Blood may Point to a Common Kidney Disease

A new study published in the Journal of American Society of Nephrology reveals that higher levels of particular proteins in the blood could be a sign of a common kidney disease. The findings could lead to better diagnosis and management of patients with the disease, called IgA nephropathy. IgA nephropathy occurs when IgA1, a protein that helps the body fight certain infections, becomes modified and settles in the kidneys. This afirst hit'' of the disease ...

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