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High-throughput UHPLC-MS/MS analysis of Cystatin C proteoforms and creatinine in human sweat for kidney function monitoring.

Article D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This study used sweat to monitor kidney function in mice. It found that using sweat could match blood measurements for creatinine and cystatin C. This method is not yet proven in humans.

Who did this work

Ghimenti S · Lenzi A · De Cristofaro M · Biagini D · Tsavourelou P · Stamellou E · Ntounousi E · De Gregorio E · Salvo P · Di Francesco F · Lomonaco T

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD severity and reversal · 2026 Jul 3
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42618124/