Urinary neutrophil gelatinase–associated lipocalin as a biomarker of nephritis in childhood‐onset systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract

Urinary NGAL is a promising potential biomarker of childhood-onset SLE nephritis. The results of the current study require validation in a larger cohort to more accurately delineate urinary NGAL excretion in relation to the diverse SLE phenotypes.