Renalase—the New Signal of Relations between Heart and Kidney(review)
- VernacularTitle:肾胺酶——心肾关系的新标志
- Author:
Hongye WANG
;
Changqing SHEN
;
Yihong REN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
renalase, secreted protein, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(4):356-357
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The latest reports showed that kidney secrets a new type protein:renalase,a novel flavin adenine dinucleotide-dependent(FAD-dependent)amine oxidase which is secreted into the blood by the kidney and regulates heart function and blood pressure by metabolizing catecholamines.Kidney disease is associated with cardiovascular disease,so people pay more and more attentions to renalase.This article will introduce the structure and mechanism of renalase,and propose its future.
