Oxalate buildup triggers systemic inflammation and cardiac damage, study shows
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.
Why it matters
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
edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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