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Circulating ANGPTL4 predicts CKD and ESKD risk: insights from large-scale proteomics and senescence mechanisms
Key takeaways
A blood protein called ANGPTL4 was linked to higher risk of kidney failure in 53,014 people. This study shows a link, not proof of cause.
Who did this work
Hungchen Chang · Ruilang Lin · Xuchao Gu · Kun Chen · Zhenyi xu · Donghua Hu · Lili Lu · Su Wang · Lisheng Fu · Maoqing Ye · Xiaojun Wang · 保志军
Source
Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-09-26
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-026-01654-4