The Kidney–Gut–Muscle Axis in End-Stage Renal Disease is Similarly Represented in Older Adults
Decreased renal function, elevated circulating levels of urea, intestinal levels of urea-degrading bacteria, and gut-derived uremic metabolites are present in end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a cohort that has reduced muscle mass and physical function, and poor muscle composition. This phenotype, def...
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MDPI AG
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/1/106 |