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Abstract
Circadian rhythms in renal function are an integral part of kidney physiology.
- Nearly every cell in the body contains an intrinsic cellular circadian clock.
- Peripheral circadian clocks in kidney cells help regulate various renal processes.
- Extrarenal physiological processes, including endocrine and neuronal signals, may impact kidney function.
- The role of time of day as a key biological variable is significant in kidney physiology.
- Current understanding of kidney clocks is limited, highlighting the need for further investigation.
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