Parameter
| Biomarker | NGAL | Full name | Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin | Molecular Type | protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Macromolecule | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Monitoring and prognosis |
| Disease | Diabetes Mellitus | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Kidney | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Urine/serum (immunoassay) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Renal tubular secretion increase after injury, involved in inflammation and tissue repair | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | It is clinically used for the grading of diabetic nephropathy damage and the evaluation of treatment response, and as a supplementary index of urinary albumin | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Associated with diabetic nephropathy in installment, can evaluate treatment response | ||||