PRIMARY STUDY

Effect of erythropoietin on urinary liver-type fatty-acid-binding protein in patients with chronic renal failure and anemia

Key Findings:  In patients with chronic renal failure and anemia the group treated with epoetin had decreased urinary liver-type fatty-acid-binding protein (L-FABP) levels compared with the untreated group.

Type of Study:  Clinical Trial

Study Sample Size:  20

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Japan

Year of Pub:  2006


Cannabinoids Studied:  Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (FABP)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Nakamura T, et al. Effect of erythropoietin on urinary liver-type fatty-acid-binding protein in patients with chronic renal failure and anemia. Am J Nephrol. 2006; 26:276-80. doi: 10.1159/000093934

Authors:  Nakamura T, Sugaya T, Kawagoe Y, Suzuki T, Ueda Y, Koide H