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ArticleAnnals of transplantation2022

Leucine-Rich Alpha-2-Glycoprotein (LRG-1) as a Potential Kidney Injury Marker in Kidney Transplant Recipients.

Anna Popova, Aiga Vasiļvolfa, Kārlis Rācenis, Renārs Erts, Baiba Šlisere, Anna Jana Saulīte, Ieva Ziedina, Inese Folkmane, Harijs Čerņevskis, Juta Kroiča and 2 more

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Article in Annals of transplantation, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. The critical role of LRG1 in pathological fibrosis.Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) · 2025
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  5. Expression of LRG-1 in mice with hypertensive renal damage and its significance.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Anna PopovaDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Aiga VasiļvolfaDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Kārlis RācenisDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Renārs ErtsFaculty of Medicine, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia.
Baiba ŠlisereDepartment of Biology and Microbiology, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga, Latvia.
Anna Jana SaulīteDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Ieva ZiedinaDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.ORCID 0000-0003-3783-3252
Inese FolkmaneDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Harijs ČerņevskisDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Juta KroičaDepartment of Biology and Microbiology, Riga Stradiņš University, Riga, Latvia.
Aivars PētersonsDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.
Viktorija KuzemaDepartment of Nephrology, Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Riga, Latvia.ORCID 0000-0002-3120-8096
Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital · LVRiga Stradiņš University · LVUniversity of Latvia · LV

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for most patients with end-stage renal disease. To improve patient and transplant survival, non-invasive diagnostic methods for different pathologies are important. Leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein (LRG-1) is an innovative biomarker that is elevated in cases of angiogenesis, inflammation, and kidney injury. However, there are limited data about the diagnostic role of LRG-1 in kidney transplant recipients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between serum LRG-1, urine LRG-1, and kidney transplant function and injury. MATERIAL AND METHODS We enrolled 35 kidney transplant recipients in the study. LRG-1 in the serum and urine was detected using ELISA. We evaluated the correlation of serum and urine LRG-1 with traditional serum and urine kidney injury markers. RESULTS A higher level of serum LRG-1 correlates with a higher level of urine LRG-1. Serum LRG-1 has a positive correlation with transplant age, serum urea, serum creatinine, serum cystatin C, proteinuria, and fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) and a negative correlation with hemoglobin and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Urine LRG-1 has a positive correlation with serum cystatin C, proteinuria, and urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL). CONCLUSIONS Higher levels of serum and urine LRG-1 are associated with kidney transplant injury and functional deterioration. Thus, LRG-1 might be also as a biomarker for tubular dysfunction in patients after kidney transplantation.

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Cystatin CKidney TransplantationBiomarkersGlycoproteinsHumansKidneyLeucineProteinuriaBiomarkersCystatin CGlycoproteinsLeucineLRG1 protein, human

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PMID36065144
PMCPMC9463878
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