Lipoprotein(a) in systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with history of proteinuria and reduced renal function.

Caoilfhionn Marie ConnollyJessica LiDaniel W Goldman Andrea Fava Laurence S Magder Michelle A Petri

Published in: Lupus (2022)

Elevated Lp(a) was associated with proteinuria, independent of known factors associated with lupus proteinuria, as well as reduced eGFR and physician global activity. Our findings highlight the potential role of Lp(a) as a noninvasive biomarker for early renal disease in SLE.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
disease activity
small cell lung cancer
primary care
emergency department
epidermal growth factor receptor
tyrosine kinase
rheumatoid arthritis
risk assessment
climate change
low density lipoprotein
diabetic nephropathy