The relatively recent discovery of aquaporins (AQP) has introduced a new mechanism of membrane transport that may provide a therapeutic target for parasitic protozoan infections. The AQP family of ...

The kidney is the organ that filters blood and removes excess fluid and waste products, which are excreted in the urine. The kidney also has a role in the regulation of ion concentrations and ...

“If people keep smoking for a while, it can destroy the nephrons and lead to the onset of cancer. This doubles the chances of smokers developing kidney carcinoma than non-smokers,” Dr Nataraj sai ...

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