Internal acid–base homeostasis is fundamental for maintaining life. Accurate and timely interpretation of an acid–base disorder can be lifesaving, but the establishment of a correct diagnosis may be ...

Paracrine communication between different parts of the renal tubule is required for the maintenance of systemic acid–base balance, say researchers. “We demonstrate that the kidney regulates acid–base ...

Glutamine synthetase plays a major role in ammonia detoxification, interorgan nitrogen flux, acid–base homeostasis, and cell signaling. We report on two unrelated newborns who had congenital human ...