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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-12-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/1/42 |