Marwa A. Ali

Serum IL-38 and the rs7599662 polymorphism: novel biomarkers for pediatric idiopathic nephrotic syndrome

Abstract Background Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is the most common chronic glomerular disorder in children and is characterized by a variable response to corticosteroid therapy. Interleukin-38 (IL-38), an anti-inflammatory cytokine, and its gene polymorphisms may influenc...