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 ...

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work ...

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 ...