Estrogens and bone disease in chronic kidney disease: role of FGF23.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There has been significant progress in our understanding of the structural and functional properties and regulation of the electrogenic sodium bicarbonate cotansporter NBCe1, a membrane transporter that plays a key role in renal acid-base physiology. The NBCe1 variant NBCe1-A mediates basolateral elec...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kurtz I,Zhu Q

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Adverse events due to drug-drug interactions remain a challenge in the postsurgical care of transplant recipients. A combination of potent and selective immunosuppressive drugs, which have a narrow therapeutic index, with medications for the treatment of comorbidities such as dyslipidemia, infection, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Manitpisitkul W,McCann E,Lee S,Weir MR

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Renal acid-base homeostasis, to a very large extent, depends on renal ammonia production and transport. A putative ammonia transporter family of proteins has recently been identified, and at least two members of this family are expressed in the renal connecting segment and collecting duct. The purpose...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Weiner ID

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) is an inevitable complication in solid organ transplantation. Limiting this injury can increase patient and graft survival and can decrease complications associated with transplantation. We provide an extensive literature review analyzing the available evidence for is...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Nadarajah L,Yaqoob MM,McCafferty K

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The gut-kidney axis plays a critical role in oxalate homeostasis, and better understanding of oxalate transport regulatory mechanisms is essential for developing novel therapies. RECENT FINDINGS:Oxalate potentially contributes to chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, CKD - and end stage renal dis...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Alshaikh AE,Hassan HA

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Inflammatory cytokines contribute to the pathogenesis of hypertension through effects on renal blood flow and sodium handling. This review will update recent advances that explore the renal actions of immune cells and cytokines in the pathogenesis of hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS:Populations of cells...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Wen Y,Crowley SD

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：: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：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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of the article is to review studies on bone health and oxalate metabolism/therapeutics in the obese rodent model of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and examine pathways to decrease procedural morbidity. RECENT FINDINGS:Compared with controls, RYGB rodents have up to 40-fold more fat in their ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Kwenda EP,Rabley AK,Canales BK

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:While treating high blood pressure in middle age is beneficial in terms of reducing the occurrence of cardiovascular disease, treated and well controlled hypertensive adults still have a substantial excess mortality and reduced survival compared with normotensives. Therefore, identification of the mea...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Lawlor DA,Smith GD

更新日期：2005-05-01 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：:There has been an increasing focus on renovascular disease, particularly in renal failure, and on the role of renal angioplasty and stenting. Significant improvements have occurred in non-invasive imaging techniques. This review concentrates on the recent developments in imaging that specifically targets the renal art...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Reidy JF

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a ligand-activated nuclear transcription factor that regulates many important physiological processes including glucose and lipid metabolism, energy homeostasis, cell proliferation, inflammation, immunity and reproduction. The current review ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Yang J,Zhou Y,Guan Y

更新日期：2012-01-01 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: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:Aldosterone and the mineralocorticoid receptor contribute to resistant hypertension and cardiovascular mortality, and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists effectively reduce these complications. Their use is limited in certain populations with a higher risk of hyperkalemia or renal dysfunction. This...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Luther JM

更新日期：2014-09-01 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:The amiloride-sensitive epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) plays a major role in the regulation of sodium transport in the collecting duct and hence sodium balance. This review describes recent findings in the regulation of ENaC function by serine proteases in particular and other regulatory aspects. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Hamm LL,Feng Z,Hering-Smith KS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines the maturational changes that occur in renal tubules during postnatal development. RECENT FINDINGS:The ability to study transport in neonatal tubules and the use of molecular techniques have allowed studies that not only examine the mechanism of solute and water transport in neon...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Baum M,Quigley R,Satlin L

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The nephrology community lacks a unified view of protein sieving through the glomerular capillary wall. The glomerular capillary wall consists of three distinct but closely interacting layers: the fenestrated endothelium, with its glycocalyx; the podocytes, with their interdigitated foot processes and...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Jarad G,Miner JH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Epithelial sodium channels mediate Na+ transport across high resistance, Na+-transporting epithelia. This review describes recent findings that indicate that epithelial sodium channels are activated by the proteolytic release of inhibitory peptides from the alpha and gamma subunits. RECENT FINDINGS:N...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Hughey RP,Carattino MD,Kleyman TR

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：: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 parathyroid hormone (PTH)/parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) receptor belongs to a newly discovered family of G protein-coupled receptors. Members of this family, which have been isolated from mammals, include the receptors for PTH/PTHrP, calcitonin, secretin, growth hormone-releasing hormone, vasoactive ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Jüppner H

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The calcium-sensing receptor gene (CaSR, chr. 3q13.3-21) is a candidate to explain nephrolithiasis. This review analyzes the potential role of CaSR in lithogenesis according to findings of functional and genetic studies. RECENT FINDINGS:CaSR is a cation receptor located in the tubular cell plasma mem...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Vezzoli G,Terranegra A,Soldati L

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (phosphate) oxidase [NAD(P)H oxidase] are both expressed in tubular epithelial cells within the renal medulla, particularly the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle (mTALH). Thick ascending limbs contribute to long-ter...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Evans RG,Fitzgerald SM

更新日期：2005-01-01 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