Delaying Renal Aging: Metformin Holds Promise as a Potential Treatment
Qiao Zheng,
Jin Zhao,
Jinguo Yuan
et al.
Abstract:Given the rapid aging of the population, age-related diseases have become an excessive burden on global health care. The kidney, a crucial metabolic organ, ages relatively quickly. While the aging process itself does not directly cause kidney damage, the physiological changes that accompany it can impair the kidney's capacity for selfrepair. This makes aging kidneys more susceptible to diseases, including increased risks of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Therefore, delaying the progression… Show more
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