Uric acid nephrolithiasis: proton titration of an essential molecule?

abstract：:The L-arginine: nitric oxide pathway is widely recognized as an important regulator of cell function and communication in a variety of physiological and pathophysiological situations. Recent advances in the biochemistry and molecular biology of nitric oxide synthases have contributed significantly to our understanding...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Palmer RM

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Structural biology is one of the most informative disciplines available to biochemical research. It unites technologies that can reveal high-resolution (often atomic) details of the inner workings of biochemical systems. These insights are crucial for an understanding of basic life processes, such as ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Machius M

更新日期：2003-07-01 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:Identification of the mechanisms of magnesium absorption and reabsorption has markedly enhanced our understanding of the causes of hypomagnesemia. RECENT FINDINGS:New gastrointestinal and renal causes of hypomagnesemia have been recently documented. SUMMARY:The recognition of new mechanisms and caus...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Agus ZS

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent insights into the etiopathogenesis of nephritogenic immune responses are derived primarily from experimental models of systemic and organ-specific autoimmunity. Genetic analyses and immune-related gene ablation studies indicate that multiple independent mechanisms determine disease susceptibility. However, full...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Fitzsimons MM,Foster MH

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to explain the rationale and limitations for use of mineralocorticoid receptor blockers (MRBs) for the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies in animal models of CKD demonstrate that blockade of the mineraloco...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Toto RD

更新日期：2010-09-01 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:This article will review briefly the emerging new concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial fibrosis in patients with hypertensive heart disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Although hypertensive heart disease is characterized clinically by development of left-ventricular hypertrophy in the absence o...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： González A,López B,Díez J

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is an important modulator of renal salt excretion and arterial pressure. An important body of evidence now supports that angiotensin II (AngII) modulates the function of the renal sodium-chloride cotransporter (NCC), independently of aldosterone. Here we summar...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Castañeda-Bueno M,Gamba G

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hypertension (HTN) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are significant problems. With recent advances in technologies, biosensors have shown a great potential to provide better home monitoring in hypertension (HTN), medication compliance, diagnostic device for kidney disease, CKD/end-stage renal disease ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Park SH,Zhang Y,Rogers JA,Gallon L

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Development of the mammalian kidney is a complex process involving numerous signals and signaling pathways. Other complex tissues have benefited enormously from studies in lower, simpler organisms. The present review provides an update on what we have learned from the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster,...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Cagan R

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Simultaneous liver kidney transplantation (SLK) has taken center stage since the initiation of the new kidney allocation system (KAS). This review places SLK in the context of the changing landscape of organ allocation. RECENT FINDINGS:The introduction of the Mayo End-Stage Liver Disease score into l...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Formica RN Jr

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In light of the recent changes to the kidney allocation system (KAS) and the observed increase in the rate of transplantation of the highly sensitized kidney transplant candidate, the evaluation and care of this population is a timely topic. RECENT FINDINGS:In its first year, the new KAS has already ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kumar V

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the nature of allorecognition is fundamental to the design of antigen-specific therapies for transplantation. As recently as 10 years ago it was generally believed that recognition of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules by T lymphocytes was direct and represented the "simplest" kind of T-lym...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Krensky AM,Clayberger C

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite advances in hemodialysis technology, a stable and well functioning vascular access remains the bane of every hemodialysis patient. It is recognized that vascular access contributes to cardiovascular disease mortality through a number of mechanisms. This review describes the relationship betwee...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： MacRae JM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With the increasing incidence and prevalence of ESRD in the elderly, we are now transplanting more elderly patients. Although we know from previous reports that transplantation provides increased survival advantage and/or quality of life when compared to being on dialysis, we also know that transplant...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kodali L,Turner A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteinuria (protein excretion > 300 mg/d) is an independent risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease and renal failure. The finding of persistent proteinuria in otherwise asymptomatic patients often precedes the development of arterial hypertension and renal failure. When proteinuria is accompanied b...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Ruilope LM,Rodicio JL

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is substantial evidence to suggest that regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease. Less clear is the extent to which this is caused by blood pressure reduction. This review considers effects of exercise on blood pressure and overall cardiovascular risk in normotensive and hypertensive individua...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Puddey IB,Beilin LJ

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The success of any given kidney transplant is closely tied to the ability to monitor patients and responsively change their medications. Transplant monitoring is still, however, dependent on relatively old technologies: serum creatinine levels, urine output, blood pressure, blood glucose and histopath...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Wishart DS

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Obesity is becoming recognized as one of the most important risk factors for the development of hypertension. The purpose of the review is to examine the latest evidence linking hypertension to obesity, summarize the benefits of weight reduction and present results of recent clinical trials evaluating...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Chrostowska M,Szczech R,Narkiewicz K

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is increasing evidence that endothelin receptor blockade and, in particular, ET(A) receptor blockade not only confers protection against proteinuric renal disease in diabetes but also confers vasculoprotection. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent clinical trials using ET(A) receptor blockade in treating pro...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Jandeleit-Dahm KA,Watson AM

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the last decade many attempts have been made to reduce the high residual risk of end-stage kidney disease and cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetic kidney disease by targeting a variety of risk markers. Subsequent analyses revealed that the variation in individual drug response to the te...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Idzerda NMA,Pena MJ,Heerspink HJL

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present review addresses the recent literature demonstrating important differences in the rate of progression of kidney function decline between transplant recipients and patients with native kidney disease. It also highlights the need for prospective studies to determine the importance of nonimmu...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Woo YM,Pereira BJ,Gill JS

更新日期：2004-11-01 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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is currently a major debate on the mechanisms of albuminuria, and this review appraises recent studies in this area. RECENT FINDINGS:The traditional view of albuminuria is that it is the result of damage to an essentially impermeable glomerular barrier. However, over the years, critical evidenc...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Comper WD,Russo LM

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible association between low-level lead exposure and blood pressure and the causal nature of any such relationship continue to be debated. A recent meta-analysis of the human model data showed that on average a doubling of blood lead was associated with a rise in blood pressure averaging 1 mm Hg systolic and 0...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Staessen JA,Lauwerys RR,Bulpitt CJ,Fagard R,Lijnen P,Roels H,Thijs L,Amery A

更新日期：1994-05-01 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