| Literature DB >> 15012696 |
George J Mangos1, Judith A Whitworth, Paula M Williamson, John J Kelly.
Abstract
Glucocorticoids are widely used by nephrologists for their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. The present review considers three aspects of glucocorticoids with which nephrologists may be less familiar: (i) renal metabolism; (ii) effects on renal haemodynamics; and (iii) effects on blood pressure as they relate to the kidney.Mesh:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 15012696 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1797.2003.00215.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nephrology (Carlton) ISSN: 1320-5358 Impact factor: 2.506