MRI Biomarkers in Diabetic Kidney Disease
MRI Biomarkers in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most severe and frequent complications of diabetes. Few preclinical markers are available apart from plasma creatinine and microalbuminuria. These markers are imperfect (some patients with advanced renal disease do not have an increase in markers) and late. Therefor there is an uncovered need to identify complementary biomarkers. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique that allows the physiology and biochemistry of human body tissues to be studied in a non-invasive and non-irradiating manner.
Inclusion Criteria:
Common to all 3 category
Obese patients
Type 2 diabetic patients without kidney disease
- eGFR > 60 ml/min/1.73m² AND ACR < 3 mg/g,
Type 2 diabetic patients with diabetic kidney disease defined as eGFR 30 to 60 ml/min/1.73m² OR ACR > 30 mg/mmol.
Exclusion Criteria:
Age < 35 years History of kidney transplant Any contraindication to an MRI examination Legal protection, namely minors, persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision, persons residing in a health or social establishment, adults under legal protection and finally patients in emergency situations Pregnant or lactating women, women of childbearing age who do not have effective contraception