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Spatial proteomics identifies altered thick ascending limb cells as drivers of kidney disease through uromodulin retention
Key takeaways
This study used advanced tools to look at kidney cells in the lab. It found that a specific cell type may drive kidney disease. This was done in cells, not in people yet. It helps scientists understand how kidney damage starts.
Source
Preprint · bioRxiv cell biology (kidney-filtered downstream) · 2026-10-12
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.10.09.756985v1?rss=1