"Urea is not just filtered and easily excreted. It is secreted in the proximal straight tubule by an-energy-dependent transporter. Influence of this secretion on GFR and on the urine concentrating mechanism."

Speaker:

Lise Bankir, Ph.D.
French Institute of Health and Medical Research

About Lise Bankir:

Dr. Bankir has made significant contributions to the field of nephrology, particularly in understanding the kidney’s handling of urea and glucose. She is associated with the INSERM Unit 872/Equipe 2 at the Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers in Paris, France. Her work has provided new insights into the urine concentration mechanism and the role of various transporters in renal function.