| Literature DB >> 30838875 |
Joshua N Curry1, Alan S L Yu2.
Abstract
The proximal tubule (PT) is responsible for the majority of calcium reabsorption by the kidney. Most PT calcium transport appears to be passive, although the molecular facilitators have not been well established. Emerging evidence supports a major role for PT calcium transport in idiopathic hypercalciuria and the development of kidney stones. This review will cover recent developments in our understanding of PT calcium transport and the role of the PT in kidney stone formation.Entities:
Keywords: calcium; hypercalciuria; kidney stones; nephrocalcinosis; proximal tubule
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30838875 PMCID: PMC6580246 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00519.2018
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Physiol Renal Physiol ISSN: 1522-1466