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Serum Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Levels in School‐Aged Children Born Preterm

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

Researchers measured a stress protein called GDF15 in children born early. They found higher levels of this protein in these kids. This shows a link between early birth and kidney stress. It is not proof that the protein causes kidney disease. It may help doctors spot at-risk children sooner.

Who did this work

Miwa Goto (University of Yamanashi) · Anna Kobayashi (University of Yamanashi) · Hiroaki Kanai (University of Yamanashi) · Nobuyuki Katsumata (Yamanashi Prefectural Central Hospital) · Atsushi Naito (Yamanashi Prefectural Central Hospital) · Emi Sawanobori (University of Yamanashi)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-10-06
https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70795