Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...

These agents block reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys, leading to its excretion in urine, but an unexpected side benefit emerged in early trials. “The trials had positive outcomes for slowin ...

The role of the kidney in blood glucose-level regulation was until recently underestimated. Renal gluconeogenesis, renal glucose uptake and tubular glucose reabsorption are the three ways of renal ...

The kidneys are organs of the urinary system ... maintain a constant balance of mineral ions in the blood plasma This reabsorption comes from the solution passing along the loop of Henle from ...