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Chronicity index, especially glomerular sclerosis, is the most powerful predictor of renal response following immunosuppressive treatment in patients with lupus nephritis.

Dong-Jin ParkSung-Eun ChoiHaimuzi XuJi-Hyoun KangKyung-Eun LeeJi Shin LeeYoo-Duk ChoiShin-Seok Lee
Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2018)
Our findings suggest that glomerular sclerosis in the chronicity index is an independent predictor of CR after the start of therapy in LN patients.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • chronic kidney disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • ejection fraction
  • prognostic factors
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • diabetic nephropathy
  • high glucose
  • stem cells
  • endothelial cells
  • replacement therapy