Urinary TIMP-2·IGFBP7: meta-analysis supports early detection of AKI

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Takeaway

  • Urinary tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) may represent a reliable biomarker for early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI).

Why this matters

  • The test is relatively new, and its clinical utility remains...