Experts hail kidney gene find

In this study, an international team of scientists, including researchers at the University, looked at the genes of nearly 70,000 people across Europe. They found 13 new genes that influence renal function and seven others that affect the production and secretion of creatinine - a chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism and filtered through the kidneys. This work could revolutionise the treatment of kidney disease in the future - but this will take some time. It's a very critical first step towards a completely new understanding of the biology behind CKD. Transferring what we've found into clinical benefits will take some years.