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Autosomic dominant polycystic kidney disease and metformin: Old knowledge and new insights on retarding progression of chronic kidney disease.
Medicinal research reviews - 1 Jan 2022
Casarella Alessandro, Nicotera Ramona, Zicarelli Maria T, Urso Alessandra, Presta Pierangela, Deodato Francesca, Bolignano Davide, De Sarro Giovambattista, Andreucci Michele, Russo Emilio, Coppolino Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common congenital kidney disorder, generally caused by mutations in the PKD1 and PKD2 genes, coding for polycystins 1 and 2. Its pathogenesis is accompanied by alterations of the cAMP, mTOR, MAPK/ERK, and JAK/STAT pathways. ADPKD is clinically characterized by the formation of many growing cysts with kidney enlargement and a progressive damage to...
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