Diabetic nephropathy is one of the main causes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is associated with elevated cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Department of Medicine and Transplantation, Ospedali Riuniti di Bergamo, Via Gavazzeni 11, 24125 Bergamo, Italy. gremuzzi@marionegri.it
