In a non-diabetic Japanese population, the combination of macroalbuminuria and increased urine beta 2-microglobulin predicts a decline of renal function: the Takahata study

Abstract

This study indicated that only a small part of renal insufficiency accompanied increased urine albumin or beta 2-microglobulin in the non-diabetic Japanese population. The combination of macroalbuminuria and increased urine beta 2-microglobulin might predict faster renal deterioration.