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- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
Researchers have discovered a new therapeutic target for diabetic nephropathy, the leading cause of kidney failure. The findings, appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), could help protect the kidney health of individuals with diabetes.
While it's unclear precisely how diabetic nephropathy -- kidney disease or damage that occurs in people with diabetes -- develops, inflammation is likely involved. One particular inflammatory molecule, osteopontin, seems to play a prominent role, making it a potential target for future therapies.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121018094855.htm
While it's unclear precisely how diabetic nephropathy -- kidney disease or damage that occurs in people with diabetes -- develops, inflammation is likely involved. One particular inflammatory molecule, osteopontin, seems to play a prominent role, making it a potential target for future therapies.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121018094855.htm