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Proteinuria perpetuates a cycle of kidney fibrosis, as proximal tubular reabsorption of excess protein contributes to tubulointerstitial injury 5,7,8
Reduction in proteinuria results in a decrease in glomerular pressure and reduction of podocyte damage. 1