Dietary zinc is a key environmental modifier in the progression of IgA nephropathy.

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) shows diverse epidemiological characteristics, resulting from both genetic and acquired (e.g., environmental) causes. Environmental factors, such as diet or exposure to exogenous antigens, may prescribe the progression or prognosis of IgAN. It remains unclear as to how diet an...

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Main Authors: Masayuki Maiguma, Yusuke Suzuki, Hitoshi Suzuki, Keiko Okazaki, Masashi Aizawa, Masahiro Muto, Yasuhiko Tomino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3938772?pdf=render