Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major health concern and well-established risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Tissue hypoxia is a prominent feature of the injured kidney that shapes the biological behavior of parenchymal and immune cells. Endothelial cells have important immunomodulatory roles, but the impact of dysregulated oxygen sensing on their responses remains poorly understood.
Kidney International published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 13 Feb 2026.
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