| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8773079 | Kidney International | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The extreme hypertonicity of the renal medulla plays a central role in regulating volume status. A recent publication in Cell has identified a novel role for the high sodium environment and the local epithelial cells in the recruitment of mononuclear phagocytes, potentially contributing to the defense against ascending urinary tract infection.
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Authors
Christina M. Wyatt, Steven D. Crowley,