High-fat diet-induced obesity causes an inflammatory microenvironment in the kidneys of aging Long-Evans rats
Abstract Background Obesity is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). While the exact mechanisms remain unclear, inflammation may be a consequence of obesity that directly impacts the kidneys. The aim of this study was to examine the inflammatory status of the kidneys and potential ongoing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Inflammation |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12950-019-0219-x |