H Thomas Lee et al.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN, 24(3), 445-455 (2013-02-09)
Elevated levels of plasma catecholamines accompany ischemic AKI, possibly contributing the inflammatory response. Renalase, an amine oxidase secreted by the proximal tubule, degrades circulating catecholamines and reduces myocardial necrosis, suggesting that it may protect against renal ischemia reperfusion injury. Here