New Target for Treating Diabetic Kidney Disease, the Leading Cause of Kidney Failure
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 23:30
in Health & Medicine
* A drug that activates the liver x receptor blocks expression of an inflammatory molecule involved in diabetic nephropathy, the leading cause of kidney failure. * The drug improves kidney health and function in diabetic mice. * Such a drug might help protect the health of diabetic patients' kidneys. About 20%-30% of patients with diabetes develop evidence of diabetic nephropathy.