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Heme-induced kallikrein-kinin system activation in hemolytic uremic syndrome

Key takeaways

In a disease called hemolytic uremic syndrome, red blood cells break apart and release a substance called heme. This lab study looked at how heme switches on a blood-clotting and inflammation system that may harm the kidneys. It was done in the lab, not in people, so it only points to a possible mechanism.

Source

Paper · Kidney International · 2026-08-05
https://www.kidney-international.org/article/S0085-2538(26)00597-1/fulltext?rss=yes