Abstract:Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus. DKD is a frequent entity, which occurs in approximately 30-40% of diabetic patients. Traditionally, DKD has been considered a non-inflammatory glomerular disease, being perceived as a condition induced primarily by metabolic and hemodynamic changes. Inflammation has been classified as a main phenomenon for the onset and progression of DKD. Today, the inclusion of the inflammatory component is fundamental for the comprehension of the … Show more
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