Association of serum levels of secreted frizzled-related protein 5 and Wnt member 5a with glomerular filtration rate in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic renal disease: a cross-sectional study
Säo Paulo med. j; 138 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Diabetic nephropathy is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Inflammation in the kidneys is crucial for promoting development and progression of this complication. Wnt member 5a (Wnt5a) and secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (Sfrp5) are proinflammatory proteins...