Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Levels in Patients with Non-Dipper Hypertension
CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE, vol.38, no.2, pp.153-162, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 38 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2015
- Journal Name: CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.153-162
- Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a protein belonging to the lipocalin superfamily and plays a role in atherosclerosis, renal injury and inflammation. The present study aimed to investigate serum NGAL concentrations in groups of patients with dipper and non-dipper hypertension (HT) and to characterize the relationship between NGAL concentration and circadian blood pressure in hypertensive patients.