Abstract
The course of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is often associated with pain, hypertension, and kidney failure. Preclinical studies indicated that vasopressin V(2)-receptor antagonists inhibit cyst growth and slow the decline of kidney function.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2407-18 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | New England Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 367 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Dec 2012 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Benzazepines
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Humans
- Kidney
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Organ Size
- Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant
- Receptors, Vasopressin
- Sodium
- Young Adult