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Integrated Analysis of Zinc, Copper, and Magnesium Homeostasis in Pediatric Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study with Serial Clinical Evaluation

Key takeaways

Researchers tracked levels of three minerals — zinc, copper, and magnesium — in children with nephrotic syndrome, a kidney problem that leaks protein into the urine. They followed the children over time and took repeated measurements. This kind of study can show links but cannot prove that mineral changes cause harm.

Who did this work

Elena Jechel (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Emil Anton (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Mitică Ciorpac (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Iuliana Magdalena Stârcea (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Cătălina Luncă (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Ancuţa Ignat (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Adriana Mocanu (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Sorana Caterina Anton (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Anca Adam Răileanu (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Otilia Elena Frăsinariu (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Oana Raluca Temneanu (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Ruxandra Russu (Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș)

Source

Indexed paper · OpenAlex — CKD concept sweep (DB seed + weekly delta) · 2026-08-04
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18152529