Renal Disease

Research on Renal Disease Published by Scientists at University of Pisa

Published in Proteomics Weekly, February 27th, 2012

2012 FEB 27 -- Current study results from the report, "Albumin modification and fragmentation in renal disease," have been published. According to the authors of recent research from Pisa, Italy, "Albumin is the most important antioxidant substance in plasma and performs many physiological functions. Furthermore, albumin is the major carrier of endogenous molecules and exogenous ligands."

"This paper reviews the importance of post-translational modifications of albumin and fragments thereof in patients with renal disease. First, current views and controversies on renal handling of proteins, mainly albumin, will be discussed. Post-translational...

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Source: Proteomics Weekly (2012-02-27)

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