Urinary podocyte-associated molecules and albuminuria in hypertension

Objective:Hypertension-induced podocyte damage and the relationship with UAE is analyzed in diabetic and nondiabetic participants.Patients and methods:Sixty-four hypertensive patients, 30 diabetics, with glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) greater than 60 ml/min per 1.73 m2 were included. Urinary albu