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Daily rhythms in kidney function
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Abstract
Circadian rhythms and clock genes significantly influence kidney function independent of the central nervous system.
- Kidneys regulate essential functions like sodium balance and arterial pressure through an intrinsic clock mechanism.
- Recent findings highlight the role of circadian rhythms and clock genes in renal function at both molecular and physiological levels.
- Loss of circadian rhythm or clock gene expression is associated with various cardiovascular diseases.
- Examining circadian rhythms may offer prognostic value for kidney-related disease progression.
- Chronotherapy should consider kidney functions influenced by circadian and diurnal rhythms.
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