Certain viral infections, such as HIV and COVID-19, have been linked to kidney dysfunction. Researchers from multiple universities, including U-M, conducted a study to pinpoint the specific protein causing kidney issues in these circumstances. Salim Hayek, M.D., co-senior author of the study, discusses how exactly this protein’s behavior leads to a potential kidney condition as well as future studies and treatments.
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