Renal Microcirculation Injury as the Main Cause of Ischemic Acute Kidney Injury Development
Acute kidney injury (AKI) can result from multiple factors. The main cause is reduced renal perfusion. Kidneys are susceptible to ischemia due to the anatomy of microcirculation that wraps around the renal tubules–peritubular capillary (PTC) network. Cortical and medullary superficial tubules have a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/2/327 |