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Disruption of aldose reductase gene (Akr1b1) causes defect in urinary concentrating ability and divalent cation homeostasis.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 22 Oct 2000
Aida K, Ikegishi Y, Chen J, Tawata M, Ito S, Maeda S, Onaya T
Abstract excerpt
Aldose reductase (AKR1B1) is the first enzyme in the polyol pathway through which glucose is converted to sorbitol, and has been implicated in the etiology of diabetic complications. However, its physiological role is still not well understood. In the kidney, AKR1B1 is quite abundant in the colle...
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