Kidney fibrosis linked to molecule made by gut bacteria

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Source: Nephron

A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis — a serious complication of diabetes and a leading cause of kidney failure.

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