Proteomics in diabetic nephropathy

Hyun Jung Kim, Hyun Syuk Yoo, Chan Wha Kim

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    Abstract

    Diabetes mellitus (DM) is currently one of the principal causes of end stage renal disease (ESRD). Approximately 40% of all diabetic patients eventually develop diabetic nephropathy (DN). The complexity of diabetes and its complications require a broad-based, unbiased, scientific approach, such as proteomics, in order to understand the progression of DN. Proteomic techniques have been applied extensively to explore the complexity of the mechanisms associated with DN, and to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. This review provides insights into how proteomics can be applied to DN, and how experimental data can be linked to clinical applications. In addition, recent proteome studies of DN are summarized. The rapid rate of development of the relevant technologies, along with the combination of classic physiological and biochemical techniques with proteomics will facilitate new discoveries.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)301-311
    Number of pages11
    JournalProteomics - Clinical Applications
    Volume2
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008 Mar

    Keywords

    • 2-D PAGE
    • Biomarker
    • Protein marker discovery

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Clinical Biochemistry

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