From the Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) to the Kidneys: Live Bacterial Cultures (Probiotics) Mediating Reductions of Uremic Toxin Levels via Free Radical Signaling

A host of compounds are retained in the body of uremic patients, as a consequence of progressive renal failure. Hundreds of compounds have been reported to be retention solutes and many have been proven to have adverse biological activity, and recognized as uremic toxins. The major mechanistic overv...

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Main Authors: Luis Vitetta, Anthony W. Linnane, Glenda C. Gobe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/11/2042