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Perirenal Adipose Tissue in Cardiovascular Disease: From Molecular Insights to Therapeutic Perspectives

Paper D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This study used mouse models to show how fat around the kidneys affects kidney damage. It found that specific fats in the kidney area drive fibrosis (scarring).

Who did this work

Adriana Grigoraş (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Rodica Radu (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Andrei Prodaniuc (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · F.D. Petrariu (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Viorel Dragoş Radu (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy) · Cornelia Amălinei (Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-08-11
https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines14081804