The Study of Urinary Biomarkers in Patients With Hypomagnesemia
University of Florida
Summary
In this pilot exploratory study, we aim to examine extracellular vesicles (EVs) as biomarkers in urine from up to 15 patients, with up to 10 samples per patient among the patients with a history of hypomagnesemia.
Description
Various medications (amiloride, SGLT2 inhibitors, calcineurin inhibitors) and medical conditions (type 2 diabetes mellitus, genetic factors) are associated with changes in blood magnesium levels, primarily by affecting magnesium transport in different regions of the kidney tubules. Over the past two decades, the discovery of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in urine has led to the emergence of a rapidly growing scientific field, offering an excellent non-invasive source for studying renal physiology. In this exploratory pilot study, we aim to enhance the mechanistic understanding of magnesium home…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (≥18 years old) * History of hypomagnesemia (serum Mg \<1.7 mg/dL) Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent use of loop, thiazide, or thiazide-like diuretics within the last 3 months
Location
- University of FloridaGainesville, Florida