Association of sTNFR1 and BNP Levels with Diminished Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Type 2 Diabetic Egyptian Patients.

Renal dysfunction is a key risk factor for all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Special attention has been raised regarding the role of soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor1 (sTNFR1) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in diabetic nephropathy (DN) since they play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of T2D complications. Elevated concentrations of sTNFR1and BNP were found to be associated with progression to end stage renal disease (ESRD) in T2D.