Abstract:BackgroundFocal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is the leading cause of chronic renal failure worldwide. Unequivocal diagnosis of FSGS can only be made with a renal biopsy, which is an invasive, risk-associated medical procedure. The discovery of non-invasive molecular biomarkers for the diagnosis of FSGS still remains an important scientific goal. This study examines the urinary proteome profile of FSGS patients and reference groups, in order to identify urinary protein expression alterations indicative o… Show more
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