Is beta-trace protein superior to cystatin C for the estimation of GFR in patients receiving corticosteroids?
Glucocorticoids have less impact on the diagnostic accuracy of Cys than bTP.
Our results showed that midkine secretion from Hep3B cells during Cd exposure protects liver cells from Cd induced cellular damage. Midkine has anti-apoptotic and cytoprotective role during Cd toxicity. Further studies are needed to explain the mechanism of midkine secretion and cytoprotective role of midkine during Cd exposure. Midkine may be a promising therapeutic agent in different toxic hepatic diseases.