Thomas Weimbs, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, MCDB


New functions of polycystin-1, the protein affected in polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common monogenic inherited diseases and leads to kidney failure. We have identified new signaling functions of polycystin-1 which suggest options for pharmacological intervention.

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PKD Foundation - Polycystic Kidney Disease

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