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Alexander L Bullen1,2, Joachim H Ix3,4,5
1Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
Abstract:
Tubular functions are critical for homeostasis maintenance. However, tubular function markers are not typically assessed in routine clinical care. Recent research by our group has revealed that tubular dysfunction at baseline is a risk factor for subsequent acute kidney injury (AKI), independent of estimated glomerular filtration rate and albuminuria. Here, we describe the underlying hypotheses and biological insights and contrast the changes in tubule function versus injury both before and after an AKI episode.
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