Mitochondrial dysfunction in diabetic kidney disease

Mitochondrial dysfunction in diabetic kidney diseaseMitochondrial dysfunction in diabetic kidney disease, Published online: 19 February 2018; doi:10.1038/nrneph.2018.9Dysfunctional mitochondria are postulated to be central to the development and progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Here, the authors review the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of DKD and novel therapeutic strategies to target mitochondria and improve kidney function.

Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - February 19, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Josephine M. Forbes David R. Thorburn Source Type: research