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THE earliest lesions of certain types of experimental nephrocalcinosis involve the distal portions of the renal tubules and the collecting ducts. 1,2 Disturbances in renal tubular function might ...
The kidney carries out important functions via microscopic functional units called nephrons. Researchers are investigating which factors control the formation and function of specific segments of the ...
Every day our kidneys tackle the daunting task of continuously cleaning our blood to prevent waste, salt and excess fluid from building up inside our bodies. To achieve this, the kidneys' ...