The relation between serum MDA and cystatin C levels in chronic spinal cord injury patients

In our study, although BMI and MDA were both affected in SCI patients, cys-C levels were unchanged. Therefore, the measurement of cys-C appeared to be of value for the follow-up of renal function in SCI. The low MDA levels observed in these patients suggest that various adaptation mechanisms may be relevant for subjects undergoing prolonged stress situations.