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Klotho Gene in Human Salt-Sensitive Hypertension.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 6 Mar 2020
Citterio Lorena, Delli Carpini Simona, Lupoli Sara, Brioni Elena, Simonini Marco, Fontana Simone, Zagato Laura, Messaggio Elisabetta, Barlassina Cristina, Cusi Daniele, Manunta Paolo, Lanzani Chiara
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hypertension is a common aging-related disorder. Salt intake is one of the main environmental factors contributing to the development of hypertension. Transgenic mice with one-half Klotho deficiency displayed a spontaneous BP increase and salt-sensitive hypertension in response to high sodium intake. Usually circulating levels of α-Klotho decrease with age, and this reduction may be...
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