UT-B-deficient mice develop renal dysfunction and structural damage

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Urea transporter UT-B is the major urea transporter in erythrocytes and the descending vasa recta in the kidney. In this study, we investigated the effects of long-term UT-B deficiency on functional and structural defect in the kidne...

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Main Authors: Zhou Lei, Meng Yan, Lei Tianluo, Zhao Dan, Su Jing, Zhao Xuejian, Yang Baoxue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/6