Association of osteopontin with kidney function and kidney failure in chronic kidney disease patients: the GCKD study.
Inga SteinbrennerPeggy SekulaFruzsina KotsisMaja von CubeYurong ChengJennifer NadalMatthias SchmidMarkus P SchneiderVera KraneMatthias NauckKai Uwe EckardtUlla T Schultheissnull nullPublished in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association (2022)
In this study, higher OPN levels were associated with kidney function markers worsening, and a higher risk for adverse outcomes. A larger proportion of KF could be attributed to higher OPN levels warranting further research on OPN with regards to its role in CKD progression and possible treatment options.