Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease (ADTKD) due to uromodulin mutations is a hereditary kidney disease causing renal fibrosis. Here, the authors show that mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor can improve defective autophagy/mitophagy and decrease renal scarring in ADTKD.
- Yeawon Kim
- Chuang Li
- Ying Maggie Chen