Urinary nerve growth factor as a potential biomarker of treatment outcomes in overactive bladder patients

Huseinov A.

Azerbaijan Medical Journal, vol.2018, no.4, pp.9-11, 2018 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2018 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Journal Name: Azerbaijan Medical Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.9-11
  • Keywords: Overactive bladder, Urinary nerve growth factor
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2018 Ministry of Health. All rights reserved.The aim of this study was to investigate urinary nerve growth factor (NGF) as a biomarker of treatment efficacy and recurrence in overactive bladder (OAB) patients. 189 children aged 18 years were included in the study. 92 children completed treatment. Urinary NGF is a potential biomarker for predicting the outcome of antimuscarinic treatment in OAB patients. This may provide useful information when deciding to stop antimuscarinic treatment in responders.