No association of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin 2 receptor blocker intake with acute kidney injury in patients undergoing kidney biopsy.

abstract：:Despite developments in the technology of dialysis procedures and improvements in the understanding of systemic derangements related to chronic kidney disease (CKD), cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death. Unfortunately, the leading subset of cardiovascular disease death is sudden cardiac death (SCD). To d...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Kanbay M,Solak Y,Covic A,Goldsmith D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal involvement in Takayasu's arteritis (TA) effects the disease outcome and endovascular treatment is an effective treatment of choice. We investigated nitric oxide (NO) levels and the effect of endovascular treatment in renovascular hypertensive TA patients. METHODS:In five hypertensive patients with re...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Parildar Z,Gulter C,Parildar M,Oran I,Erdener D,Memis A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dopamine (DA) is a natriuretic hormone synthesized in the kidneys by conversion of filtered 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-Dopa), and is activated during hypervolaemia and increased dietary sodium intake. The natriuretic activity of endogenous DA is controversial, however, and the regulation of renal DA synthesis has y...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Hansell P,Källskog O,Wolgast M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Co-deposition of mannose-binding lectin (MBL) and IgG4 anti-phospholipase A2 receptor (anti-PLA2R) autoantibodies under subepithelial cells has been observed in patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy (iMN), but the relationships of MBL deposition to iMN severity and progression remain unclear. METHO...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Zhang Y,Liu Y,Liang L,Liu L,Tang X,Tang L,Chen P,Chen J,Wang Z,Cao W,Chen Q,Zhao N,Xu D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects on glomerular hemodynamics of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition with captopril and of angiotensin II receptor blockade with EXP 3174, an active metabolite of losartan, either alone or in combination, were compared in anesthetized dogs. Administration of EXP 3174 intrarenally led to an increase...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Heller J,Kramer HJ,Horácek V

更新日期：1997-01-01 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:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) improve renal function and renovascular hypertension in the 2-kidney 1-clip model (2K-1C). While MSC play an immunomodulatory role, induce neoangiogenesis, and reduce fibrosis, they do not correct sodium loss by the contra-lateral kidney. OBJECTIVES:We investigated the tubular f...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Varela VA,Oliveira-Sales EB,Maquigussa E,Borges FT,Gattai PP,Novaes ADS,Shimoura CG,Campos RR,Boim MA

更新日期：2019-01-01 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

abstract：:In the pathogenesis of anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, T cell contribution is indicated by T cell-dependent ANCA production combined with the presence of T cells in inflammatory infiltrates. However, the exact pathogenic role of T cells in ANCA-associated vasculitis remains to be det...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Sanders JS,Stegeman CA,Kallenberg CG

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fatty acid-bearing albumin [FA(+) albumin] exerts more deleterious effects in tubular cells than albumin alone. We investigated the effect of FA(+) albumin on the vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) expression and elucidated the underlying signaling pathways. We further examined the effect of L-carnit...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Baek JE,Yang WS,Chang JW,Kim SB,Park SK,Park JS,Lee SK

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Analysis of gene expression in renal tissue is considered to be a diagnostic tool predicting the clinical course of glomerulonephritis. The present study quantified the relative transcript levels of VEGF, CTGF and HIF-1α in renal tissue to establish their relationship with some clinical variables in pat...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Donderski R,Szczepanek J,Domagalski K,Tretyn A,Korenkiewicz J,Marszałek A,Szymański A,Wolski Z,Odrowąż-Sypniewska G,Manitius J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Interleukin (IL)-18, a member of the IL-1 cytokine superfamily, is recognized as an important regulator of immune responses. The aim of our study was to investigate the IL-18 levels in serum and urine from children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) during relapse and remission, and to evaluate th...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Kiliś-Pstrusińska K,Medyńska A,Zwolińska D,Wawro A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) is the common pathway of progressive chronic kidney disease. Inflammation has been widely accepted as the major driving force of TIF. Cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) is the first and rate-limiting enzyme in the transsulfuration pathway. CBS is considered to play pr...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Yuan X,Zhang J,Xie F,Tan W,Wang S,Huang L,Tao L,Xing Q,Yuan Q

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Hypertensive patients present with increased oxidative stress and frequently receive angiotensin II (ANGII) receptor type I blockers (ARB) for blood pressure (BP) reduction. Recent studies revealed an important role of ANGII in maintaining vascular oxidative homeostasis, including sustaining normal sodi...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Mihalj M,Tadzic R,Vcev A,Rucevic S,Drenjancevic I

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertension in the elderly is commonly characterized by an elevation of pulse pressure. With regard to advanced arteriosclerosis and limited physical fitness, doubt was casted whether elderly patients still achieve relevant cardiovascular benefits by physical exercise. The present work examines the impact o...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Westhoff TH,Franke N,Schmidt S,Vallbracht-Israng K,Meissner R,Yildirim H,Schlattmann P,Zidek W,Dimeo F,van der Giet M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is highly expressed in the kidney and recognized to be renoprotective by degrading Angiotensin II to Angiotensin (1-7) in diabetic nephropathy. However, little is known about the role of urinary ACE2 (UACE2) in diabetes. The present study was performed to evaluate ...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Liang Y,Deng H,Bi S,Cui Z,A L,Zheng D,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The Janus kinase 3 JAK3 participates in the signaling of immune cells. Lack of JAK3 triggers inflammatory bowel disease, which in turn has been shown to affect intestinal activity of the epithelial Na(+) channel ENaC and thus colonic sodium absorption. At least in theory, inflammatory bowel disease in J...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Umbach AT,Luo D,Bhavsar SK,Hosseinzadeh Z,Lang F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) is the most common cause of acute renal injury. I/R-induced oxidative stress is involved in the development of acute renal injury, which can be reversed by supplementation with L-arginine, a precursor of nitric oxide (NO). This study was conducted to evaluate alterations in th...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Tong F,Zhou X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) frequently present with a chronic relapsing course. Relapse leads to an increased need for therapeutic agents and consequent toxicity. SUMMARY:When referring to the available options for the management of AAV, the efficacy of glucocorticoids (GCs) is unquestionable. However...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Fenoglio R,Roccatello D,Sciascia S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Subclinical hypovolemia may contribute to allograft dysfunction in long-term kidney transplant (KT) patients. In order to predict responsiveness to saline hydration, indices for tubular transport were investigated. METHODS:Fifty-four clinically euvolemic long-term KT patients with recently aggravated a...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Choi JW,Park JS,Koo TY,Lee CH,Kang CM,Kim GH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pravastatin is a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase and is effective in lowering serum lipid levels. Recent studies have shown that pravastatin also reduces the oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). To determine whether pravastatin has a direct effect on glomerular mesangial cells, we have measur...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Chen HC,Guh JY,Shin SJ,Tomino Y,Lai YH

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of neutrophil-gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) was highlighted as a novel biomarker for the detection of acute renal failure. We tested the hypothesis whether NGAL could represent an early biomarker of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in 100 patients with normal serum creatinine values undergoing per...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Bachorzewska-Gajewska H,Malyszko J,Sitniewska E,Malyszko JS,Pawlak K,Mysliwiec M,Lawnicki S,Szmitkowski M,Dobrzycki S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The presence of protein-energy wasting (PEW) among dialysis patients is a crucial risk factor for outcomes. The complicated pathogenesis of PEW makes it difficult to assess and treat. This single-center retrospective study focuses on the association between nutritional markers and the outcomes of contin...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Yan X,Yang X,Xie X,Xiang S,Zhang X,Shou Z,Chen J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), a biomarker of oxidative stress, is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and hypertension. However, it is not known whether higher serum GGT is independently associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Therefore, we examined the association between serum ...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Teppala S,Shankar A,Li J,Wong TY,Ducatman A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Hemodialysis (HD) patients often have inadequate nutrition, especially with respect to ascorbic acid (AA). It is reported that every HD session may cause a 50%- 75% decrease in plasma AA levels. Some studies have shown that supplementation of AA can change the outcome of chronic kidney disease-mineral b...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Ke G,Huang J,Zhu Y,Yang J,Zhang Y,Chen L,Hu J,Tao S,Hu Y,Yang D,Liu S

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：AIM:This study investigated the impact of hypertension combined with diabetic nephropathy on rat renal alpha(1)-adrenoceptor subtype composition. METHODS:In streptozotocin-induced diabetic spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR), diabetic nephropathy developed as reflected by increased kidney index, plasma creatinine, a...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Khan MA,Sattar MA,Abdullah NA,Abdulla MH,Salman IM,Kazi RN,Swarup KR,Rathore HA,Basri F,Hussain NM,Dewa A,Johns EJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 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/AIMS:The contribution of preexisting hypercholesterolemia to diabetic nephropathy remains unclear. We assessed the impact of hypercholesterolemia on diabetic nephropathy using a double knockout (DKO) mouse, null for the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLRNDASH;/NDASH;) and the apoB mRNA editing catalytic ...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Hammad SM,Hazen-Martin DJ,Sohn M,Eldridge L,Powell-Braxton L,Won W,Lyons TJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication of sepsis and has a high morbidity and mortality rate. Caspase-11 induces pyroptosis, a form of programmed cell death that plays a critical role in endotoxic shock, but its role in tubular epithelial cell death and whether it contributes to sepsis-asso...

journal_title：Kidney & blood pressure research

authors： Ye Z,Zhang L,Li R,Dong W,Liu S,Li Z,Liang H,Wang L,Shi W,Malik AB,Cheng KT,Liang X

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00