Circulating osteopontin released by injured kidneys causes pulmonary inflammation and edema
F. Z. Khamissi, L. Ning, E. Kefaloyianni, H. Dun, A. Arthanarisami, A. Keller, J. J. Atkinson, W. Li, B. W. Wong, S. Dietmann, K. Lavine, D. Kreisel, A. Herrlich
This study identifies osteopontin (OPN) released by injured kidneys as a mediator of acute lung injury, showing its role in causing pulmonary inflammation and edema.
bioRxiv · Jul 20, 2021 · PreprintCell Biology