Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part a (2021)

Study of significance of serum cystatin-C and vascular endothelial growth factor as an early marker of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes patients

Author(s):

Divya Sharma, Dr. Rati Mathur and Dr. Puneet Saxena

Abstract:
Aim: To determine the usefulness of serum cystatin-C along with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as an early marker of diabetic nephropathy.
Method: The study includes diabetic patients visiting the Medicine OPD and was divided into groups according to the duration of diabetes. Group 1 with diabetes between 5-10 years, group 2 with diabetes between 10-15 years, group 3 with diabetes more than 15 years and control group.
Results: Serum cystatin-C and VEGF levels raised significantly in group 2 patients (10-15 years duration) and increases further with the progression of the disease.
Conclusion: Both cystatin-C and vascular endothelial growth factors can be a useful marker of early diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes

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How to cite this article:
Divya Sharma, Dr. Rati Mathur and Dr. Puneet Saxena. Study of significance of serum cystatin-C and vascular endothelial growth factor as an early marker of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes patients. Int. J. Adv. Biochem. Res. 2021;5(1):09-11. DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2021.v5.i1a.57