Key Points
AKI is a serious condition affecting one fifth of hospital patients.
In AKI, B cells produce CCL7 and facilitate neutrophil and monocyte recruitment.
CCL7 blockade in mice reduces myeloid cell infiltration and ameliorates AKI.
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