Predicting Disease Progression in Pediatric Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Using Urinary Crystal Burden as a Biomarker
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to characterize urinary crystalluria, supersaturation, cytokines, and extracellular vehicles from activated renal tubular epithelial cells, interstitial monocytes, and pro-and anti-inflammatory macrophages in a cohort of male and female pediatric patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Also, to determine cross-sectional associations between cyst burden/kidney function and urinary crystalluria, supersaturation, cytokines, and extracellular vehicles (EVs).