DETECTING PODOCYTE INJURY IN DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY AND GLOMERULONEPHRITIS

摘要

This document provides methods and materials involved in determining whether or not a mammal with diabetic nephropathy or glomerulonephritis is undergoing podocyte injury. For example, methods and materials related to the use of urinary microvesicles to determine whether or not a mammal with diabetic nephropathy or glomerulonephritis is undergoing podocyte injury are provided.