The Biomarkers in Renal Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

The early detection and progression of renal disease remain a challenge. Traditional markers such as serum creatinine and proteinuria start to rise when renal function has already diminished or renal lesions are evident. Therefore, the sensitivity and specificity of these markers may not be adequate for the diagnosis and prognosis of several renal pathologies. For this Special Issue, we invite the submission of experimental and clinical articles and reviews in relation to biomarkers of acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease that can increase the sensitivity and specificity of traditional markers, thus contributing to early diagnosis and prognosis in renal diseases. Articles can include biomarkers that are present in any biological sample, such as blood or urine, or even extracellular vesicles isolated from urine, which represent a promising source of biomarkers.

Prof. Dr. Rosemary Wangensteen
Dr. María Carmen Ruiz Fuentes
Guest Editors

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