Urine epidermal growth factor, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 or their ratio as predictors of complete remission in primary glomerulonephritis

High urine EGF level is a promising biomarker of CR. Baseline EGF levels correlated with kidney function at 2 years. EGF/MCP-1 was not superior to EGF alone. Further studies are necessary to determine the role of urine EGF as a guide to therapy in primary GN.