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Targeting Glut1 in Neutrophils Reduces Kidney Damage — Level B2 — A purple and white background with lots of bubbles
9 Dec 2025

Targeting Glut1 in Neutrophils Reduces Kidney Damage

Researchers using a mouse model of antibody-mediated glomerulonephritis found that neutrophils increase Glut1, a glucose transporter. Disabling Glut1 in neutrophils or using a Glut1 inhibitor reduced inflammation and improved kidney pathology in the model.

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Genes linked to chronic kidney disease — Level B2 — orange pomelo on gray surface
5 Dec 2025

Genes linked to chronic kidney disease

Researchers led by Alejandro Chade at the University of Missouri studied genes involved in chronic kidney disease using animal models. They found genes linked to kidney damage; silencing one gene lowered fibrosis. The team will map and test gene activity.

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