Effect of Trehalose Supplementation on Autophagy and Cystogenesis in a Mouse Model of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Autophagy impairment has been demonstrated in the pathogenesis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and could be a new target of treatment. Trehalose is a natural, nonreducing disaccharide that has been shown to enhance autophagy. Therefore, we investigated whether trehalose treat...

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Main Authors: Li-Fang Chou, Ya-Lien Cheng, Chun-Yih Hsieh, Chan-Yu Lin, Huang-Yu Yang, Yung-Chang Chen, Cheng-Chieh Hung, Ya-Chung Tian, Chih-Wei Yang, Ming-Yang Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/1/42