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A biomaterials roadmap from retinoic acid biology to kidney regenerative therapy

Key takeaways

This review looks at how a vitamin A derivative might help kidneys grow new tissue. It discusses using materials to deliver this substance safely. The evidence is from animal and cell models, not people yet.

Who did this work

Ru-Yu Tan (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Li-Li Huang (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Qin-Ying She (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Yan Ma (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Min-Hong Liu (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Li-Juan Li (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Chao Zhang (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Yi-Wen Zhong (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Shan Zhou (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University) · Hui-Xin Bi (Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-09-18
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.117554