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Oxalate buildup triggers systemic inflammation and cardiac damage, study shows
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Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
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A new study published in Cardiovascular Research reveals that an oxalate-rich diet can trigger systemic inflammation and heart damage in mice. Researchers found that when kidney function is impaired, oxalate accumulation leads to pathological changes in cardiac function.
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This research provides new insights into the link between chronic kidney disease and the high risk of cardiovascular death.
by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
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