Underlying kidney function : Some GLP-1 receptor agonists have shown benefits for renal outcomes in clinical trials, though this varies by specific medication
A growing body of evidence has linked ferroptosis to acute kidney injury in the context of diverse stimuli, such as ischaemiareperfusion, sepsis or toxins, and to chronic kidney disease, suggesting that ferroptosis may represent a novel therapeutic target for kidney disease
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