Novel kidney injury biomarkers in a large cohort of children with sickle cell anemia.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare novel kidney injury biomarkers in sickle cell anemia (SCA) children with and without albuminuria or glomerular hyperfiltration. Materials & methods: A total of 358 Brazilian children with SCA were studied. Fifteen kidney injury biomarkers in urine were measured. Albuminuria was defined as urine albumin/creatinine ratio >100 mg/g. Glomerular hyperfiltration was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate ≥140 ml/min/1.73 m2.

Results

After adjustment for age, sex and modifying therapies in use, EGF and collagen IV urinary levels were associated with albuminuria. Renin and clusterin levels were associated with hyperfiltration.

Conclusion

Levels of novel kidney injury biomarkers were associated with albuminuria and hyperfiltration in Brazilian children with SCA, suggesting concomitant structural and functional abnormalities.