NewsRx

Search our medical news database

Albuminuria

New albuminuria data have been reported by scientists at Charite University

Published in Genetics and Environmental Business Week, May 15th, 2008

According to recent research from Berlin, Germany, "Clinical and experimental studies indicate that the progression of renal disease is faster in males than females. These observations are corroborated by a sexual dimorphism observed in the polygenetic MWF (Munich Wistar Fromter) rat model."

"The age-dependent spontaneous progression of increased UAE (urinary albumin excretion) in male MWF rats is influenced by multiple QTLs (quantitative trait loci). In contrast, female MWF rats only develop a slight increase in UAE, while the role of genetic factors for this phenotype is unknown. In the present study, we show that, compared with resistant SHRs (spontaneously...

Want to see the full article?

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Buy Now


Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Genetics and Environmental Business Week


NewsRx is Social

Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:

Follow NewsRx on Twitter

NewsRx on Facebook

Awards

eHealthcare Leadership 2011 Winner
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
  • Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsRx on Facebook