UCLA researchers may have discovered how to heal damaged kidneys
June 16, 2026
June 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, June 16 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA researchers may have discovered how to heal damaged kidneys
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Key takeaways
* Injured kidneys produce a protein called ENPP1 that disrupts energy production and cellular function in the injured region and impedes tissue repair.
* Blocking ENPP1 enhances kidney repair and reduces scar tissue formation, ther . . .
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UCLA researchers may have discovered how to heal damaged kidneys
*
Key takeaways
* Injured kidneys produce a protein called ENPP1 that disrupts energy production and cellular function in the injured region and impedes tissue repair.
* Blocking ENPP1 enhances kidney repair and reduces scar tissue formation, ther . . .