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The kidney as an endocrine integrator: The tripartite relationship of Phosphate, FGF23, and Klotho
Prof. Orson Moe
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA
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“The kidney as an endocrine integrator: The tripartite relationship of Phosphate, FGF23, and Klotho“
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Prof. Orson Moe is a globally recognized renal physiologist whose work expands the functional scope of the kidney far beyond filtration and electrolyte regulation. He investigates the kidney as an endocrine integration organ coordinating mineral metabolism, energy homeostasis, and systemic signaling pathways. His research demonstrates how renal hormones, metabolic sensors, and inter-organ communication contribute to the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease, osteopathies, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular complications. His work highlights system-level perspectives linking molecular mechanisms with translational relevance.




