Pathophysiology and functional significance of apical membrane disruption during ischemia.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we will discuss (i) how the recent advancements in digital technology and computational engineering are currently applied to nephropathology in the setting of clinical research, trials, and practice; (ii) the benefits of the new digital environment; (iii) how recognizing its challenges...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Barisoni L,Hodgin JB

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with oxidative stress and inflammation which contribute to progression of kidney disease and its numerous complications. Until recently, little attention had been paid to the role of the intestine and its microbial flora in the pathogenesis of CKD-associated ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Vaziri ND

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Klotho is a transmembrane protein that acts as a co-receptor for fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). Recent investigations have discovered the presence of Klotho in bone-forming osteoblasts and osteocytes. This review summarizes emerging literature on the roles of bone Klotho in mineral and bone meta...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Komaba H,Lanske B

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We discuss how recent findings obtained in disorders of phosphate metabolism in humans and in animal models have provided insights into the pathogenesis of renal stone formation and bone demineralization. RECENT FINDINGS:Mice that are null for the sodium-phosphate cotransporter (NPT)2a gene (NPT2a(-/...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Prié D,Beck L,Friedlander G,Silve C

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Disturbances in mineral metabolism are common among individuals with chronic kidney disease and have consistently been associated with cardiovascular and bone disease. The current review aims to describe the current knowledge of the genetic aspects of mineral metabolism disturbances and to suggest dir...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Robinson-Cohen C

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Sirtuins are a family of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide+-dependent enzymes catalyzing target protein deacetylation to modulate cellular metabolism, response to oxidative stress and inflammation, senescence, autophagy and apoptosis. In this review, we provide an overview of recent studies regarding ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Wang W,Li J,Cai L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines recent advances in understanding of how clinical outcomes for hemodialysis patients may be improved by achieving longer or more frequent treatment times, lower ultrafiltration rates (UFRs), improving nutritional status, and individualizing dialysate composition. This review also d...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Fissell R,Hakim RM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Obesity, which has reached epidemic prevalence, is now recognized as an independent risk factor for increasing blood pressure. The complex mechanisms of obesity-related hypertension are unclear, but several studies have provided evidence of a hypertensive shift in pressure natriuresis. Excess sympathe...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Coatmellec-Taglioni G,Ribière C

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Emerging evidence supports an important role for the heme oxygenase system in the maintenance of a healthy pregnancy. This review attempts to collect these wide-ranging data and summarize the recent progress in the field. RECENT FINDINGS:New studies looking at heme oxygenase depletion in a variety of...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： George EM,Granger JP

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vasculature wall is an active, integrated organ composed of endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells, as well as other cell types depending on the specific vascular segment (e.g. fibroblasts in many vascular regions). The vascular wall is not static; the vascular components (cells and extracellular matri...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Dubey RK,Jackson EK,Rupprecht HD,Sterzel RB

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of population-based studies and clinical trials have examined the role of blood pressure in renal disease. Recent reports indicate that elevations of blood pressure, even within the normotensive range, may result in renal damage. The available evidence suggests that blood pressure reduction dimini...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Perneger TV,Whelton PK

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic renal disease evolves to end-stage renal failure through events, including enhanced intraglomerular pressure and plasma protein ultrafiltration, mediated at least in part by angiotensin II. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors reduce intracapillary pressure and ameliorate glomerular size-selective function...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Ruggenenti P,Remuzzi G

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have emerged as an effective and safe alternative to vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention. However, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience an increase in the risk of both thromboembolism and bleeding, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Ha JT,Badve SV,Jun M

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Skin autofluorescence (SAF) is a measure of the accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) proposed to act as a marker of 'cumulative metabolic stress'. This article discusses mechanisms of AGE formation and reviews published literature on SAF as a biomarker and risk factor across the spec...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Viramontes Hörner D,Taal MW

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To characterize the mechanism and clinical impact of the angiotensin-receptor blocker losartan on both renal uric acid handling and thereby serum uric acid. RECENT FINDINGS:Losartan effect on serum uric acid has been demonstrated at various stages of renal failure including most recently observations...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Sica DA,Schoolwerth AC

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability to record sympathetic nerve activity in conscious human subjects using intraneural microelectrodes (microneurography) has proven to be a powerful clinical research tool, which has shed new light on the pathophysiology of important blood pressure problems as exemplified in studies of patients with chronic r...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Hansen J,Victor RG

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Calcium is an essential ion for the maintenance of normal bone health and physiologic functions. The extracellular and intracellular levels of calcium are maintained through hormonal regulation called homeostasis. Balance, the net intake minus excretion of calcium, is maintained by hormonal regulation...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Moe SM

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a serious diabetic complication despite the use of widely employed interventions such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and glucose-lowering treatments. Accumulation of methylglyoxal, a highly reactive glucose metabolite and a major precursor in the forma...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Hanssen NMJ,Stehouwer CDA,Schalkwijk CG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the current state of knowledge concerning cyclosporine A-induced hypertension after heart transplantation, its pathophysiology and management. The hypothesis is presented that a common molecular mechanism mediates both the immunosuppressive and the hypertensive actions of cyclosporine. The calcium...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Sander M,Victor RG

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Strong epidemiological and pathologic evidence associates NSAIDs with kidney disease, both acute and chronic. Hence, the usage of NSAIDs has decreased in patients with, or at risk for, chronic kidney disease (CKD). Coupled with this has been a rise in use of opioids and other non-NSAID alternatives, w...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Sriperumbuduri S,Hiremath S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immunosuppressants cyclosporine and FK506 (tacrolimus) are extremely potent inhibitors of T-lymphocyte activation. Recent studies have shown that these agents are actually prodrugs that become active only when bound to specific members of the cyclophilin or FK506 binding protein receptor gene families. The cyclosp...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Tocci MJ,Sigal NH

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acid-base (H and HCO3) transport in the kidney is crucial for maintaining blood pH, cellular pH and excreting metabolic acid. HCO3 transport in the kidney is mediated by HCO3 transporter proteins which occur in two gene families in humans, vertebrates and invertebrates (SLC4 and SLC26). Since SLC26 tr...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Romero MF

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW:To discuss new insights regarding chronic antibody-mediated rejection (CAMR) and its progression to transplant glomerulopathy. We will describe the progression to transplant glomerulopathy from a histologic perspective and provide updates on what is known about its pathophysiology, prognosis, and...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Schinstock CA,Stegall M,Cosio F

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is common and associated with fatigue, reduced quality of life and poorer clinical outcomes. Treatment with oral iron is often inadequate and international guidelines recommend intravenous (i.v.) iron as the preferred option for the treatment of IDA in certain clinical si...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kalra PA,Bhandari S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental animal models and cell culture techniques, highlighting the central role of glucose metabolism, have provided important insight into the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy. Microalbuminuria and other candidate phenotypic or genotypic markers for the early onset of disease are discussed. Management recom...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Mogyorósi A,Ziyadeh FN

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:microRNAs (miRNAs) are short noncoding RNAs that function as sequence-specific inhibitors of gene expression. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most frequent genetic cause of end-stage kidney failure with limited treatment options. The realization that miRNA upregulation, and...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Yheskel M,Patel V

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review will examine clinically relevant advances in the area of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), mainly focusing on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Discussion will focus on predicting the course of ADPKD, clinical trials and new research endeavors. RECENT FINDINGS:During the...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Steinman TI

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is the rate-limiting enzyme of the pentose phosphate pathway. G6PD is the main source of the essential cellular reductant, NADPH. The purpose of this review is to describe the biochemistry of G6PD and NADPH, cellular factors that regulate G6PD, normal physiolog...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Spencer NY,Stanton RC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Iron deficiency is a major contributory cause to the development of anaemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD), and thus, iron replacement therapy plays a critical role in the management of this condition. The two main routes for administering iron are oral and intravenous, and there have been a number o...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Macdougall IC

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of hemodialysis patients die from cardiovascular disease. However, the contribution of myocardial infarction to mortality is relatively minor, despite the fact that coronary artery disease is common in uremic patients. Hypertension seems to be the major risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis i...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kooman JP,Leunissen KM

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00