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In diabetic rats, the kidneys show lower levels of the URAT1 transporter and higher levels of the ABCG2 transporter in the membrane parts of kidney cells, which helps explain why more uric acid is excreted. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Scientific Claim
In the kidney membrane fraction of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, urate transporter 1 (URAT1) expression is decreased and ATP-binding cassette subfamily G member 2 (ABCG2) expression is increased.
Original Statement
“In the membrane fraction of the kidney, the expression of urate transporter 1 (URAT1) was significantly decreased, whereas that of ATP-binding cassette subfamily G member 2 (ABCG2) was increased, consistent with the increased renal UA clearance.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
The claim accurately describes the observed expression changes in the study's animal model without overgeneralizing.
Evidence from Studies
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No contradicting evidence found