Update on the podocyte
PW Mathieson - Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension, 2009 - journals.lww.com
PW Mathieson
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension, 2009•journals.lww.comDrugs that have beneficial effects on podocytes can improve our ability to treat important
renal diseases, including diabetic nephropathy. Currently available agents can be
harnessed in this way and the rapid progress in the study of podocytes is highlighting new
therapeutic targets that can bring even more specificity.
renal diseases, including diabetic nephropathy. Currently available agents can be
harnessed in this way and the rapid progress in the study of podocytes is highlighting new
therapeutic targets that can bring even more specificity.
Summary
Drugs that have beneficial effects on podocytes can improve our ability to treat important renal diseases, including diabetic nephropathy. Currently available agents can be harnessed in this way and the rapid progress in the study of podocytes is highlighting new therapeutic targets that can bring even more specificity.
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