Kidney International
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Study sheds light on the dark side of obesity
Vanderbilt research that promotes the anti-inflammatory pathway in macrophages could also reduce some of the bad side effects of obesity. Read MoreMay 12, 2022
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Immune system a must for kidney repair
A signaling protein that is essential for recovery from acute kidney injury works by increasing the population of tissue-repairing immune cells. Read MoreNov 12, 2015
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Surprising finding in the kidney
TGF-beta signaling in the kidney was thought to be a target for reducing renal fibrosis, but Vanderbilt researchers report that fibrosis still occurs in the absence of TGF-beta signaling. Read MoreApr 16, 2015
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VU study shows common diabetes drug can slow chronic kidney disease progression
Vanderbilt investigators have demonstrated in two studies that metformin-based treatments delay the onset and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared with other treatments for diabetes. Read MoreJun 26, 2014
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‘Longevity’ gene aids kidney survival
A gene associated with cell survival and longevity may protect the kidney from acute injury. Read MoreApr 17, 2013