The balance of angiotensin II and nitric oxide in kidney diseases.

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:The renin-angiotensin system is not what it was, or for that matter not necessarily where we thought it should be. For example, there is a novel angiotensin I-metabolizing enzyme that generates angiotensin 1-7 rather than angiotensin II. Moreover, we are slowly realizing the importance of local rather...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Fleming I,Kohlstedt K,Busse R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute hypertension provokes a rapid decrease in proximal tubule salt and water reabsorption that increases the levels of sodium chloride at the macula densa, the error signal to increase arteriolar resistance to autoregulate renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate, and contributes to pressure natriuresis. The ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Magyar CE,McDonough AA

更新日期：2000-03-01 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：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:Vitamin D has diverse biological actions, and consequently the mechanisms behind how it regulates gene transcription are diverse. Unlike its well described positive effects on gene transcription, little is known about how vitamin D induces transcriptional repression. RECENT FINDINGS:Vitamin D-induced...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kato S,Kim MS,Yamaoka K,Fujiki R

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this mini-review is to highlight some unresolved questions and controversies in the evolving story of apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) nephropathy. RECENT FINDINGS:We highlight studies that introduce complexity in unraveling the mechanisms whereby APOL1 risk variant alleles cause disease. The...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kruzel-Davila E,Skorecki K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will critically highlight the role of leukotrienes as mediators of renal diseases and drug nephrotoxicity. It will also discuss the recently identified mechanism of cysteinyl leukotrienes induction and action, and will propose clinical implementation of these findings. RECENT FINDINGS:Sin...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Rubinstein M,Dvash E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The analysis of renal tissue from kidney biopsies by histology, electron microscopy and immunohistology represents the current standards used to establish a specific diagnosis in nephrology. Recent progress in gene expression-based tissue analysis may provide fundamentally novel information in renal b...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Henger A,Schmid H,Kretzler M

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are a family of nuclear receptors activated by nutrient molecules and their derivatives. Their role has been increasingly recognized to be important in hypertension, metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis. Control o...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Duan SZ,Usher MG,Mortensen RM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the latest information on body composition among patients with chronic kidney disease and its association with outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS:Obesity is increasing among patients with end-stage renal disease and is more prevalent when direct measures of adiposity are used rather than BMI. Hig...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Johansen KL,Lee C

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGFs) influence renal function through angiogenesis, with VEGF-A being the most potent inducer of vascular formation. In the normal glomerulus, tight homeostatic balance is maintained between the levels of VEGF-A isoforms produced by podocyte cells, and the VEGF r...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Logue OC,McGowan JW,George EM,Bidwell GL 3rd

更新日期：2016-09-01 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:Arterial calcification in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. The mechanisms responsible for arterial calcification include alterations of mineral metabolism and expression of mineral-regulating proteins. RECENT FINDINGS:Arterial calcification is similar to ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： London GM,Marchais SJ,Guérin AP,Métivier F

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

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:Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are associated with severe complications including diabetic nephropathy. With the rapidly rising number of patients with diabetes worldwide, diabetic nephropathy is becoming one of the most common causes of renal disease. Much research effort is being put into how to id...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Valk EJ,Bruijn JA,Bajema IM

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：:During the past 12 months additional evidence has emerged from several studies, indicating that hepatitis C virus infection is the most important liver disease after renal transplantation. A new, severe and rare entity called fibrosing cholestatic hepatitis can lead to early liver failure, although the most important ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Morales JM,Campistol JM,Andrés A,Rodicio JL

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent investigations cast some doubts on the status of insulin resistance as a trigger in hyperinsulinemia-associated hypertension or obesity-related hypertension, or both. Major epidemiological studies have shown that central adiposity is a powerful risk factor for stroke or coronary artery disease when accompanied ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Reisin E,Messerli FH

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The association between dysbiosis and CKD is well established. This review focuses on the current understanding of microbiome, in normal individuals and CKD patients, in order to hypothesize how to correct uremic toxins levels and preserve the renal function and reduce associated comorbidities. Here w...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Caggiano G,Cosola C,Di Leo V,Gesualdo M,Gesualdo L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proximal tubule in the kidney is a main organ for the metabolic clearance of small peptide hormones, and is intensively involved in reabsorption, storage and homeostatic regulation of different vitamins. Recently, the endocytic membrane protein megalin has been shown to bind several smaller peptides, including ins...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Christensen EI,Birn H

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The renal distal tubule has been considered for a long time as the main cellular target of aldosterone, where the hormone enhances sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion. However, other cell types in nonepithelial tissues, such as the heart, the vessels, adipose tissue, and macrophages, are now a...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Nguyen Dinh Cat A,Jaisser F

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum levels of parathyroid hormone and magnesium depend on each other in a complex manner. The secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid is physiologically controlled by the serum calcium level, but magnesium can exert similar effects. While low levels of magnesium stimulate parathyroid hormone secretio...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Vetter T,Lohse MJ

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hyperphosphatemia remains an important aspect in the management of end-stage renal disease patients. Consequently, there is a need for new, efficient and well-tolerated phosphate binders. In this review, a new phosphate-binding drug, lanthanum carbonate, with an attractive preclinical efficacy profile...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Behets GJ,Verberckmoes SC,D'Haese PC,De Broe ME

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:MRI can noninvasively assess the structure and function of the kidney in a single MRI scan session. This review summarizes recent advancements in functional renal MRI techniques, with a particular focus on clinical applications. RECENT FINDINGS:A number of MRI techniques now provide measures of relev...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Mahmoud H,Buchanan C,Francis ST,Selby NM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient non-compliance with the dialysis treatment prescription has often been overlooked as an important variable that contributes to outcomes in end-stage renal disease. This review discusses evidence from a limited number of researchers that such behavior may be as important as the traditional medical indicators th...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Bander SJ,Walters BA

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Insulin resistance is a known complication of end-stage renal disease that also appears to be present in earlier stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and an important potential therapeutic target in this population. Measurement of insulin resistance is...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Pham H,Utzschneider KM,de Boer IH

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data suggest that ischemic renal disease secondary to atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis is a prevalent health problem. Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis is a rapidly progressive process that can result in end-stage renal disease. Renal arteriography is the current diagnostic method of choice for the demonstrat...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Breyer JA,Jacobson HR

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recognition that cell death in the myocardium is not only necrotic in nature but is also mediated by activation of the suicide program of myocytes has raised several questions concerning the magnitude of this phenomenon, and whether these two distinct forms of cell death are disease-dependent or coexist in the pat...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Anversa P,Olivetti G,Leri A,Liu Y,Kajstura J

更新日期：1997-03-01 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