Detection of multiple cytokines in the urine of patients with focal necrotising glomerulonephritis may predict short and long term outcome of renal function

► Focal segmental necrotizing glomerulonephritis may lead to end stage renal failure. ► Detection of cytokines in the urine can predict outcome. ► Multiplex suspension array technique is performed. ► IL-6, VEGF, MIP-1β, IL-15 predict deterioration. ► EGF, IL-2, IL-9 have beneficial impact in disease outcome.