Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Levels in Patients with Non-Dipper Hypertension

Aksan G., Inci S., Nar G., Sigirci S., Gedikli O., Soylu K., ...More

CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE, vol.38, no.2, pp.153-162, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.