Is proteinuria selectivity index based upon alpha 2-macroglobulin or IgM superior to the IgG based index in differentiating glomerular diseases . Technical note?
The findings of this study indicate that alpha 2M SI and IgM SI are superior to IgG SI in characterization of glomerular disorders and might replace the IgG SI for this purpose.
We suggest a direct anti-inflammatory effect of valsartan and a pro-inflammatory effect of Ang II in patients with essential hypertension.