Clinical significance of copeptin as an early predictor of renal graft dysfunction in renal transplant recipients

• Published in: Kosin Medical Journal (Online) Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 220 - 227
• Main Authors: Lee, Yoo Jin, Heo, Chang Min, Park, Sihyung, Kim, Il Hwan, Park, Jin Han, Ko, Junghae, Park, Bong Soo, Kim, Yang Wook
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kosin University College of Medicine 30.09.2022
• Subjects: copeptin; graft rejection; kidney transplantation

Background: Copeptin is the carboxyl-terminal part of the vasopressin precursor protein, and its concentration is an independent predictor of the onset of chronic kidney disease and a rapid decline in the glomerular filtration rate. The glomerular filtration rate is regarded as the best indicator of...