Uremic toxins adsorbed by AST-120 promote tubular hypertrophy and interstitial fibrosis in nephrectomized rats.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:To gain insight into the effect of arginine vasopressin (AVP) on renal hemodynamics in hypertensive rats, we investigated the vasoconstrictive response to AVP on total renal blood flow (RBF) and total and zonal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in young and old spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). A hy...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Christiansen RE,Roald AB,Gjerstad C,Tenstad O,Iversen BM

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND METHODS:We investigated kidney function, renal endothelin-1 concentration, prepro-endothelin-1 mRNA as well as endothelin receptor A and B mRNA expression and receptor properties in normotensive Wistar-Kyoto (WKY) rats and spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) with intact renal nerves and 7 days after re...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Girchev RA,Bäcker A,Markova PP,Kramer HJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The kidney plays a critical role in the control of blood pressure and its elevation in salt-induced hypertension. Mitochondrial dysfunction, especially in energy metabolism, has been associated with hypertension. Here, we aimed to investigate mitochondrial function and metabolic features in renal mitoch...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Wang Z,Sun Q,Sun N,Liang M,Tian Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic nephropathy constitutes a large proportion of end-stage kidney failure in diabetic patients. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. METHODS:Db/db diabetic mouse models and high glucose (HG)-induced human renal mesangial cells (HRMCs) were used as research models in vivo and in...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Min XQ,Xie Y

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Autonomic dysfunction is associated with an increased risk for all cardiovascular events in the general population and can be evaluated with heart rate variabil...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Lai S,Mangiulli M,Perrotta AM,Di Lazzaro Giraldi G,Testorio M,Rosato E,Cianci R,Gigante A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Expression of the constitutively active form of serum and glucocorticoid-dependent kinase ((S422D)SGK1) in Xenopus oocytes has recently been shown to upregulate endogenous Na(+)/K(+)-ATPase activity, an effect presumably participating in the regulation of cellular K(+) uptake and transepithelial Na(+) tr...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Henke G,Setiawan I,Böhmer C,Lang F

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Lowering dialysate temperature to increase intradialytic hemodynamic stability may interfere with the ultrafiltration-dependent intradialytic autonomic cardiovascular regulation. The present study aimed to investigate hemodynamic and autonomic responses depending on dialysate temperature and the presenc...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Zitt E,Neyer U,Meusburger E,Tiefenthaler M,Kotanko P,Mayer G,Rosenkranz AR

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treating non-diabetic proteinuric patients with advanced renal disease with an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor is still subject to discussion. This study aims to determine the cost-effectiveness of ACE inhibitor therapy in this patient population in the Netherlands. METHODS:We compared two str...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Adarkwah CC,Gandjour A,Akkerman M,Evers S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The German Collaborative Glomerulonephritis Therapy Study, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 1996, has collected data on more than 1,000 patients with biopsy-proven glomerulonephritis. 929 patients could be evaluated and 500 were treated according to at least one of various protocols developed for a randomized ...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Risler T,Braun N,Bach D,Fünfstück R,Grabensee B,Grupp C,Haufe C,Heering P,Keller F,Krämer B,Müller GA,Schollmeyer P,Stein G,Zäuner I

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:To determine the effect of arterial blood pressure (BP) reduction on endocan and soluble cell adhesion molecules' (sCAM) plasma concentration and expression of their ligands on circulatory leukocyte subpopulations. METHODS:24 hypertensive subjects of both sexes (age: 53±8 yrs) were treated with Ca-chan...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Tadzic R,Mihalj M,Vcev A,Ennen J,Tadzic A,Drenjancevic I

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The antiproteinuric effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors appears to vary depending on the ACE insertion (I)/deletion (D) genotype in non-diabetic nephropathy. This interaction may be overcome by using an angiotensin II receptor blocker. We evaluated the short-term antiproteinuric effect o...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Park HC,Choi HY,Kim BS,Kang SW,Choi KH,Ha SK,Lee HY,Han DS

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients affected by end-stage renal disease (ESRD) show quite lower physical activity and exercise capacity when compared to healthy individuals. In addition, a sedentary lifestyle is favoured by lack of a specific counseling on exercise implementation in the nephrology care setting. Increasing physical activity leve...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Capitanini A,Lange S,D'Alessandro C,Salotti E,Tavolaro A,Baronti ME,Giannese D,Cupisti A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, Chlamydia pneumoniae is the microorganism frequently implicated in the infection-based inflammatory atherogenous hypothesis. Although in vitro experimental data and initial sero-epidemiologic, pathology-based studies and antibiotic trials supported this interesting hypothesis, later data are conflicting. Som...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Tsirpanlis G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vascular accesses (especially polytetrafluoroethylene grafts) with a permanently low flow (Qa <600 ml/min) are prone to thrombosis and thus have short patency. The reason for a permanently low flow is usually medial calcinosis of the inflow artery in diabetics. We retrospectively studied the long-term patenc...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Malik J,Tuka V,Chytilova E,Mokrejsova M,Masek M,Slavikova M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present investigation examined the possible influence of urinary calcium excretion on the concentration of renal calbindin-D28k. Thiazide diuretics stimulate calcium transport across the epithelial cells of the distal tubule, which express calbindin-D28k in high concentrations. Calbindin-D28k is assumed to facilit...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Hemmingsen C,Staun M,Meibom K,Bang K,Olgaard K

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin 2 receptor blockers (ARBs) is associated with an increased risk for acute kidney injury after cardiovascular interventions. However, for patients undergoing kidney biopsy, no data is available. METHODS:Four hundred and sixty-six ...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Friedl A,Peric S,Masghati S,Wolzt M,Hörl WH,Soleiman A,Fuhrmann V,Haider DG

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND METHODS:Our aim was to evaluate the antihypertensive efficacy and tolerability of angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor antagonists. Valsartan or candesartan cilexetil was administered to 11 dialysis patients with elevated blood pressure. The patients (6 male, 5 female; mean age +/- SD 61+/-11 years) were on re...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Tepel M,van der Giet M,Zidek W

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We evaluated the potential association of cardiovascular risk factors including asymmetric dimethyl L-arginine (ADMA) and the soluble receptor for advanced glycat...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Pitha J,Teplan V,Kalousova M,Racek J,Stollova M,Marečková O,Lanska V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is an important mediator of the inflammatory response. It has been implicated in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, atherosclerosis, and obesity. However, the effects of HMGB1 on diabetic nephropathy remain unclear. Here, we investigated the potential roles and me...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Zhang H,Zhang R,Chen J,Shi M,Li W,Zhang X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high mortality rate seen in dialysis patients is related to long-standing high blood pressure and the presence of other traditional as well as non-traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is associated with increased risk for left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery disease, congestiv...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Hörl MP,Hörl WH

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Magnoline is an active ingredient of magnolia fargesii with anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet effects. The objective is to explore the renoprotection of magnoline in diabetic rats and its effects on P-selectin. METHODS:Thirty-six rats were randomized into 4 groups-normal control group (C), d...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Zhou Y,Wang F,Hao L,Wang N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Cardiorenal syndrome type 1 (CRS1) is a syndrome characterized by a rapid worsening of cardiac function leading to acute kidney injury (AKI). The aims of this study were to investigate the risk factors and the prognosis of CRS1 in elderly patients. METHODS:A total of 312 elderly patients (≥60 years old...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Hu W,He W,Liu W,Fang X,Wu Y,Yu F,Hao W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Refugee dialysis is a worldwide growing dilemma with limited experience. This report presents the largest hemodialysis (HD) patient registry data of Syrian refugees in Turkey. METHODS:Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and dialysis practice data of 345 Syrian HD patients during one year were collected ...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Gursu M,Arici M,Ates K,Kazancioglu R,Yavas PG,Ozturk M,Altun B,Arinsoy T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Renal dysfunction is a frequent complication in patients suffering from β-thalassemia major (β-TM). The aim of this study was to analyze the renal function and urine metabolomic profile of β-TM patients undergoing transfusions and deferasirox (DFX) therapy, in order to better characterize and shed light on...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Capolongo G,Zacchia M,Beneduci A,Costantini S,Cinque P,Spasiano A,De Luca G,Di Pietro ME,Ricchi P,Trepiccione F,Capasso G,Filosa A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Arterial hypertension is one of the leading factors aggravating the course of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It seems that the novel parameters used in the assessment of the blood pressure (BP) load (i.e. central blood pressure, nighttime blood pressure) may be more precise in predicting the cardiovascul...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Kuczera P,Kwiecień K,Adamczak M,Bączkowska T,Gozdowska J,Madziarska K,Augustyniak-Bartosik H,Klinger M,Durlik M,Ritz E,Wiecek A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although primary cilia are increasingly recognized to play sensory roles in several cellular systems, their role in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) has not been defined. We examined in situ position/orientation of primary cilia and ciliary proteins in VSMCs and tested the hypothesis that primary cilia of VSMCs ex...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Lu CJ,Du H,Wu J,Jansen DA,Jordan KL,Xu N,Sieck GC,Qian Q

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive renal disease poses an increasing problem for the medical community. Though the causes of end-stage renal failure are multiple, the histologic pictures of chronic renal disease are remarkably similar being characterized by interstitial infiltration, fibrosis, tubular atrophy and dilatation. This similarity...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Strutz F,Müller GA

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:ET-1 has independent effects on blood pressure regulation in vivo, it is involved in tubular water and salt excretion, promotes constriction of smooth muscle cells, modulates sympathetic nerve activity, and activates the liberation of nitric oxide. To determine the net effect of these partially countera...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Lu YP,Tsuprykov O,Vignon-Zellweger N,Heiden S,Hocher B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Diabetes mellitus can exacerbate renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury (RI/RI). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the protective effect of GSK-3β inhibition (TDZD-8) on I/R-induced renal injury through the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in a streptozocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rat model. METHODS:STZ-in...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Shen X,Hu B,Xu G,Chen F,Ma R,Zhang N,Liu J,Ma X,Zhu J,Wu Y,Shen R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) is an acute phase protein, participating in antibacterial immunity. NGAL forms a complex with metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), thereby increasing its activity and preventing its degradation. NGAL is freely filtered through the glomerular membrane and reabsorbed by endocyto...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Helanova K,Spinar J,Parenica J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00