VDR Activation Reduces Proteinuria and High-Glucose-Induced Injury of Kidneys and Podocytes by Regulating Wnt Signaling Pathway
Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major cause of end-stage renal disease and proteinuria is one of the most prominent clinical manifestations. The expression of Vitamin D receptor (VDR) in patients with chronic kidney diseases was decreased, while VDR agonists could partially alleviate the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG
2017-08-01
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Series: | Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/480315 |