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Association of elevated homocysteine levels with renal pathology and function in patients with IgA nephropathy: a single-center retrospective study.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study of 256 patients with IgA nephropathy found that high homocysteine levels are linked to faster kidney decline. It is an observational study, so it shows a link but not cause.

Who did this work

Lin L · Yu B · Wu M · Su Y · Cui Y · Li C · Zhang Z · Teng J

Source

Article · PubMed, fibrosis reversal · 2026 Aug 18
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42610309/