The shorter T1/2 of cystatin C explains the earlier change of its serum level compared to serum creatinine.
Sjöström
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Tidman
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Jones
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D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood*; D055316:Cystatin C; D015891:Cystatins / Q000097:blood* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors
C525030:CST3 protein, human; D055316:Cystatin C; D015891:Cystatins; D003404:Creatinine