Tsukuba, Japan—The kidneys function together to filter blood and remove waste products from the circulation. When one kidney is injured or fails, the contralateral kidney compensates for the loss of ...

CCL5 protects podocytes, the kidney’s essential filtration cells, but simultaneously drives harmful inflammation. Ultimately, these damaging effects surpass its protective role, leading to progressive ...

Kidneys serve as the body’s essential filtration system, performing critical functions that impact every aspect of health. These remarkable organs work tirelessly to maintain balance within the body, ...