Installation of the developing nephron in the fetal human kidney during advanced pregnancy

Abstract Background The kidneys of preterm and low birth weight babies reflect vulnerability, since several noxae can evoke the termination of nephron formation. This again leads to oligonephropathy with severe consequences for health in the later life. While the clinical parameters have been intens...

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Main Author: Will W. Minuth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-11-01
Series:Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40348-023-00172-4