Conversely, calbindin levels were lower in the CKD group compared to the WT and control groups (39.6 ± 81.8 pg/mL vs. 59.8 ± 57.1 pg/mL in WT, 75.2 ± 87.4 pg/mL in the control group). The gene discussed is CALB1; the disease is chronic kidney disease.