PRIMARY STUDY

Performance of urinary liver-type fatty acid-binding protein in diabetic nephropathy: A meta-analysis

Key Findings:  This meta-analysis concludes that urinary liver-type fatty acid-binding protein (uL-FABP) could be used as a biomarker for the detection of all stages of diabetic nephropathy and in predicting progression and severity in patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Type of Study:  Clinical Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  13

Study Result:  Positive

Study Location(s):  China

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied:  Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (FABP)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Route of Administration:  Endogenous



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