Activation of AMP-activated protein kinase inhibits ER stress and renal fibrosis.

In conclusion, AMPK may serve as a promising therapeutic target through reducing ER stress and renal fibrosis. PMID: 25428127 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25428127?dopt=Abstract

Source: American Journal of Physiology. Renal Physiology - November 26, 2014 Category: Physiology Authors: Kim H, Moon SY, Kim JS, Baek CH, Kim M, Min JY, Lee SK Tags: Am J Physiol Renal Physiol Source Type: research