NIH R01 · 2025
ABSTRACT Soluble α-klotho (“Klotho”) has systemic effects in maintenance of cell health including reduction of oxidative stress and fibrosis in the heart and kidney. Kidney tubules are the primary source of circulating (soluble) klotho and therefore the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) results in klotho deficiency. Klotho deficiency may also paradoxically contribute to CKD progression. Rodent models of klotho deficiency display vulnerability to kidney injury and progression of kidney disease, while administration of exogenous klotho attenuates kidney damage and disease progression. Klotho deficiency may also contribute to excess cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in CKD as klotho…
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