Horm Metab Res 1991; 23(6): 285-287
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1003675
Clinical

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N-Acetyl-β-Glucosaminidase and Albuminuria in Acromegaly

J. Škrha1 , J. Marek1 , J. Šrámková1 , P. Štolba2
  • 1Department of Internal Medicine 3, Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
  • 2Research Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czechoslovakia
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1990

1990

Publikationsdatum:
14. März 2008 (online)

Summary

Significantly increased albuminuria and N-acetyl-β-glucosaminidase activity in serum and urine have been observed in acromegalic patients in comparison with healthy persons (P < 0.001). No relationship between these biochemical variables and serum growth hormone or insulin concentration was found in our group of patients. Significant correlation was determined between urinary NAG activity and albuminuria of acromegalic patients (r = 0.84).

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