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Urinary Dickkopf-3 reflects renal and vascular damage in diabetic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study measured a protein called Dickkopf-3 in the urine of people with diabetic kidney disease. Higher levels lined up with more damage to the kidneys and blood vessels. Because it was a snapshot in time, it shows a link, not proof of cause. The urine test may help spot who is getting worse.

Who did this work

Oruc M · Baloglu İ · Erçin MB · Öztürk Y · Aydemir H · Ozer H · Kilinc İ · Tunc R · Türkmen K

Source

Article · PubMed, fibrosis reversal · 2026 Aug 10
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42572871/