Table 2.
Glomerular structural parameters in progressors and nonprogressors
| Progressors (n=12) | Nonprogressors (n=59) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBM width (nm) | 567.3±104.1 | 459.5±85.7 | <0.001 |
| Vv(Mes/glom) | 0.26±0.07 | 0.28±0.07 | NS |
| Vv(MM/glom) | 0.14±0.05 | 0.16±0.05 | NS |
| Vv(MC/glom) | 0.07±0.03 | 0.08±0.02 | NS |
| Sv(PGBM/glom) (µm2/µm3) | 0.12±0.02 | 0.12±0.03 | NS |
Data are mean ± SD. GBM normal values (mean ± SD): 322±46 nm; Vv(Mes/glom) normal values: 0.20±0.03; Vv(MM/glom) normal values: 0.09±0.02; Vv(MC/glom) normal values: 0.08±0.02; Sv(PGBM/glom) normal values: 0.13±0.02 µm2/µm3.