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Project Number: | I01BX002175-05A2 |
| Title: | Renal Oxygenation and Mitochondrial Function in the in the Pathophysiology of Kidney Disease |
| Principal Investigator: | Prabhleen Singh |
| Location: | San Diego, CA |
| Congressional District Code: | 52 |
| Research Service: | Biomedical Laboratory R&D |
| Project Period: | April 2021 - March 2025 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $128,400 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$710,000 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) mutually reinforce each other leading to poor outcomes in patients. This is a significant issue in the Veteran population in whom the incidences of both AKI and CKD are increased. Moreover, both conditions are associated with significant comorbidities including diabetes, HTN and cardiovascular disease and high mortality. After AKI, patients are at increased risk of progression to CKD. Meanwhile, CKD predisposes patients to AKI and freque... |