ESPE Abstracts

Introduction: Microalbuminuria is the earliest sign of diabetic nephropathy. Cubilin encoded by the CUBN gene is one of the receptor proteins accountable for albumin reabsorption in proximal renal tubules. Cubulin gene (CUBN) was identified as a significant locus for albuminuria. A strong association between CUBN variant rs1801239 and albuminuria was detected in general population.Aim of the work: The aim of the current ...