The Role of Biomarkers in Diagnosis of Sepsis and Acute Kidney Injury

Autor: Gillene Santos Ferreira, Melissa Lopes Frota, Maria José Dias Gonzaga, Maria de Fátima Fernandes Vattimo, Camila Lima
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Biomedicines, Vol 12, Iss 5, p 931 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2227-9059
DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12050931
Popis: Sepsis and acute kidney injury (AKI) are two major public health concerns that contribute significantly to illness and death worldwide. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for achieving the best possible outcomes. To date, there are no specific clinical, imaging, or biochemical indicators available to diagnose sepsis, and diagnosis of AKI based on the KDIGO criterion has limitations. To improve the diagnostic process for sepsis and AKI, it is essential to continually evolve our understanding of these conditions. Delays in diagnosis and appropriate treatment can have serious consequences. Sepsis and AKI often occur together, and patients with kidney dysfunction are more prone to developing sepsis. Therefore, identifying potential biomarkers for both conditions is crucial. In this review, we talk about the main biomarkers that evolve the diagnostic of sepsis and AKI, namely neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), proenkephalin (PENK), and cell-free DNA.
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