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Review
. 2012 Jan;21(1):86-91.
doi: 10.1097/MNH.0b013e32834dc1a2.

The insulin-like growth factor system in kidney disease and hypertension

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The insulin-like growth factor system in kidney disease and hypertension

Leon A Bach. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

Purpose of review: The insulin-like growth factor system plays an important role in renal physiology and it is perturbed in a range of kidney diseases.

Recent findings: Some insulin-like growth factor (IGF) actions in the kidney are mediated by nitric oxide. Growth hormone and IGF-binding proteins may contribute to renal diseases via effects on podocytes and proximal tubule cells. In contrast, growth hormone and IGF-I may counteract the catabolic consequences of end-stage renal disease. Polymorphisms in the IGF system are associated with hypertension.

Summary: Further studies are needed to determine whether modulating the IGF system may have a role in treating kidney diseases and/or hypertension.

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