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The osteogenic regulator THOC5-dependent post-transcriptional control maintains vascular smooth muscle cell homeostasis against chronic kidney disease related vascular calcification

Paper D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This study used cells in a lab, not people. It found a protein called THOC5. This protein helps stop blood vessels from hardening. Hardening is a common problem in kidney disease. This finding may help doctors find new drugs later.

Source

Paper · Kidney International · 2026-09-23
https://www.kidney-international.org/article/S0085-2538(26)00809-4/fulltext?rss=yes