Mar 9, 2024
Study shows Glucagon is Key for Kidney Health
Posted by Dan Breeden in categories: biotech/medical, health
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When researchers removed receptors for this hormone (best known for promoting blood sugar production in the liver) from mouse kidneys, the animals developed symptoms akin to chronic kidney disease…
Glucagon, a hormone best known for promoting blood sugar production in the liver, also appears to play a key role in maintaining kidney health. When UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers removed receptors for this hormone from mouse kidneys, the animals developed symptoms akin to chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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