Pigment Nephropathy: Novel Insights into Inflammasome-Mediated Pathogenesis
Pigment nephropathy is an acute decline in renal function following the deposition of endogenous haem-containing proteins in the kidneys. Haem pigments such as myoglobin and haemoglobin are filtered by glomeruli and absorbed by the proximal tubules. They cause renal vasoconstriction, tubular obstruc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/8/1997 |