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The insulin-like growth factor system in kidney disease and hypertension.
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension - 1 Jan 2012
Bach Leon A
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The insulin-like growth factor system plays an important role in renal physiology and it is perturbed in a range of kidney diseases. RECENT FINDINGS: Some insulin-like growth factor (IGF) actions in the kidney are mediated by nitric oxide. Growth hormone and IGF-binding proteins may contribute to renal diseases via effects on podocytes and proximal tubule cells. In contrast, growth hormone and...
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