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TRPC5 inhibition to treat progressive kidney disease

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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common and progressive form of kidney injury for which treatment options are limited. New findings from a study in animal models of FSGS suggest that a small molecule inhibitor of the TRPC5 ion channel could provide therapeutic benefit.

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J.v.d.W. is supported by the European Union's Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (grant agreement no. 748058).

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van der Wijst, J., Bindels, R. TRPC5 inhibition to treat progressive kidney disease. Nat Rev Nephrol 14, 145–146 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneph.2018.4

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