Researchers identify edema inhibitor: Substance that can prevent the accumulation of fluid in body tissue
Friday, April 5, 2013 - 14:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers in Germany have detected a substance that can prevent the accumulation of fluid in body tissue and thus edema formation. Their results could be important in the future for the treatment of excessive fluid retention in patients with chronic heart failure. The researchers have also discovered a new molecular mechanism controlling water homeostasis in the kidneys.