Uremic toxins inhibit transport by breast cancer resistance protein and multidrug resistance protein 4 at clinically relevant concentrations.

During chronic kidney disease (CKD), there is a progressive accumulation of toxic solutes due to inadequate renal clearance. Here, the interaction between uremic toxins and two important efflux pumps, viz. multidrug resistance protein 4 (MRP4) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) was investig...

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Main Authors: Henricus A M Mutsaers, Lambertus P van den Heuvel, Lauke H J Ringens, Anita C A Dankers, Frans G M Russel, Jack F M Wetzels, Joost G Hoenderop, Rosalinde Masereeuw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-04-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3070735?pdf=render