New insights into energy and protein homeostasis by the kidney

Nature Reviews Nephrology, Published online: 06 August 2019; doi:10.1038/s41581-019-0192-xUnderstanding of the cardinal role of the kidneys in maintaining fluid and electrolyte homeostasis is deeply rooted in nephrology. However, the fact that the kidney regulates protein and energy homeostasis similarly to the liver has long been overlooked. Comprehensive whole-body metabolomics studies now shed light on this important aspect of kidney function.
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