The link between the fibroblast growth factor-23-klotho-vitamin D3 axis and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis in the development and progression of obesity-related kidney disease

• Main Authors: Wael F. Nassar (Author), Mustafa A. Mustafa (Author), Uomna Kamel (Author), Mohammad H. Hafez (Author), Abdekbaser Saad (Author), Mohammad Anan (Author), Mahmud Temraz (Author), Yaser Hendi (Author), Amir Elokely (Author), Malaka Fouad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction and aim of the workObesity is established as an important contributor of increased diabetes mellitus, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, all of which can promote chronic kidney disease (CKD). Recently, there is a growing appreciation that even in the absence of these risks, obesit...