Renal function biomarkers

The kidney is the main organ of the urinary system. It is responsible for eliminating nitrogenous waste and other toxic substances from the body and maintaining homeostasis. Additionally, it has other functions such as producing and secreting hormones like erythropoietin and aldosterone. Conversely, when there is renal failure involved in any of these functions, an imbalance occurs in the body, which can also lead to other health problems.

In recent years, different biomarkers generated by damaged kidneys or that reflect alterations in renal function have been identified. A biomarker is a measurable indicator of a specific biological state, especially relevant to the risk, presence, or stage of a disease. Clinically, biomarkers can be used to diagnose or monitor the activity of diseases, as well as guide targeted molecular therapies or evaluate therapeutic response. Renal function biomarkers can be used to estimate the severity and nature of kidney injury. While there are classical biomarkers such as serum creatinine, they have a series of limitations in monitoring different pathologies. This is why research has focused on the search and characterization of different biomarkers, such as proteins, urinary molecules, and microRNAs. In this section, you will find all the reagents from Abylabel related to renal function.