Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: HT
Context: A recent study has unveiled a breakthrough in identifying and tracking renal diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome.
Employing a hybrid methodology, scientists discovered that anti-nephrin autoantibodies serve as a reliable biomarker for monitoring disease progression, offering the potential for personalized therapeutic strategies. Biomarkers, like blood pressure, are used in clinical assessments.
About Nephrotic syndrome:
It is a kidney disorder characterized by excessive protein loss from blood into urine, leading to scarring or damage to the kidney’s filtering units called glomeruli. These small blood vessels filter waste and excess water from the blood, excreting them as urine. Various disorders, including diabetes and lupus, can cause nephrotic syndrome by affecting different parts of the body.
