The Uremic Toxin Homocysteine Exacerbates the Brain Inflammation Induced by Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion in Mice
Homocysteine (Hcy), a homologue of cysteine, is biosynthesized during methionine metabolism. Elevated plasma Hcy is associated with glomerular injury and considered as a risk factor for renal dysfunction, predicting incident chronic kidney disease. Hcy promotes oxidative stress, inflammation, and en...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/12/3048 |