Conservative vs. preservative management of chronic kidney disease: similarities and distinctions.

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:Several genetic and acquired abnormalities leading to abnormal activation of the alternative pathway of complement have been identified in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). The purpose of this review is to shed light on how advances in the understanding of aHUS pathogenesis have...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Noris M,Remuzzi G

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：: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:Assessment of fluid status to reach normovolemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to be a tough task. Besides clinical observation, technological methods have been introduced, yet, the best approach is still uncertain. The present review looks at fluid overload in CKD from three...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： de Ruiter A,Bello A,Braam B

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary hyperparathyroidism remains the predominant histologic lesion in pediatric patients undergoing regular dialysis, but recent evidence indicates that the regulation of parathyroid hormone secretion by calcium does not differ substantially between patients with osteitis fibrosa and subjects with normal renal fu...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Salusky IB,Ramirez JA,Goodman WG

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overexpression of the cytokine transforming growth factor-beta has been identified as the key mediator of chronic progressive kidney fibrosis in experimental and human kidney diseases. The renoprotective effects of angiotensin II blockade and low-protein diets have recently been linked to downregulation of transformin...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Peters H,Noble NA,Border WA

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to emphasize that single gene disorders are an important and sometimes unrecognized cause of progressive chronic kidney disease. We provide an overview of the benefits of making a genetic diagnosis, the currently available genetic testing methods and examples of diseases ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Armstrong ME,Thomas CP

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The chemical identification and functional characterization of endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factors varies depending on vascular size, vascular bed and species. Three major candidates are the epoxyeicosatrienoic acids, cytochrome P450 metabolites of arachidonic acid, potassium ion and hydrogen peroxide. Additio...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Campbell WB,Gauthier KM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of the popular belief that "nervous tension," "stress," and hypertension are causally related, it has been difficult to prove a role of autonomic dysfunction in the genesis of essential hypertension. There are three major reasons for this: 1) autonomic function cannot be assessed with one simple test, 2) the ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Julius S

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on recent efforts in identifying with-no-lysine kinase 4 (WNK4) as a physiological intracellular chloride sensor and exploring regulators of intracellular chloride concentration ([Cl-]i) in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT). RECENT FINDINGS:The discovery of WNK1's chloride-bindin...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Chen JC,Lin MX,Cheng CJ

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the role of two cytokines, platelet-derived growth factor and transforming growth factor-beta, in glomerular injury. The most recent in vitro and in vivo evidence for the role of platelet-derived growth factor and transforming growth factor-beta in glomerular hypercellularity and matrix expansio...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Abboud HE

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suspected that abnormalities of the L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway could underlie certain forms of hypertension. In this review, we will consider the role of nitric oxide in primary and secondary models of experimental hypertension and discuss potential abnormalities of the L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Arnal JF,Michel JB,Harrison DG

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The increasing incidence of end-stage renal disease and the epidemic of obesity are major public health problems. We review recent epidemiological evidence that excess weight is an important risk factor for chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. RECENT FINDINGS:A cohort study of over 300...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Nguyen S,Hsu CY

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic allograft nephropathy has fallen into disfavor as a morphologic term to describe parenchymal scarring in the renal allograft, with a recommendation that this be replaced by the more descriptive term 'interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy'. However, neither term addresses the underlying cau...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Haas M

更新日期：2014-05-01 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:Acid-base (H and HCO3) transport in the kidney is crucial for maintaining blood pH, cellular pH and excreting metabolic acid. HCO3 transport in the kidney is mediated by HCO3 transporter proteins which occur in two gene families in humans, vertebrates and invertebrates (SLC4 and SLC26). Since SLC26 tr...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Romero MF

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review describes studies investigating the role of microRNAs in the signaling pathway of the mineralocorticoid hormone, aldosterone. RECENT FINDINGS:Emerging evidence indicates that aldosterone alters the expression of microRNAs in target tissues thereby modulating the expression of key regulator...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Butterworth MB

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Defective transduction of the dopamine receptor signal in the kidney has been shown to be important in the pathogenesis of hypertension This review will discuss the genetic mechanism for the defective renal dopaminergic function and the interaction with other gene variant products in the pathogenesis ...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Jose PA,Eisner GM,Felder RA

更新日期：2003-03-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize recent evidence regarding the role of distal nephron segments other than the macula densa in sensing the tubular environment and transmitting this signal to the adjacent vasculature. RECENT FINDINGS:In addition to the classical contact site between the macula densa plaque and the afferen...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Komlosi P,Bell PD,Zhang ZR

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Frailty is highly prevalent in the dialysis population and is associated with mortality. Recent studies have suggested that other dialysis outcomes are compromised in frail individuals. While we do not yet have a consensus as to the best measure of frailty, identification of these poor outcomes and th...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Sy J,Johansen KL

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is much interest in cystatin C to replace or supplement serum creatinine to estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Here we review the performance of cystatin C and combined creatinine-cystatin C estimating equations compared to creatinine-based estimating equations in chronic and acute k...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Inker LA,Okparavero A

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：:Cells in renal medullas are exposed to a high concentration of salt during antidiuresis. They adapt in part by accumulating myo-inositol, glycine betaine, taurine, and other amino acids by transporting them from the interstitial fluid. This transport is osmotically regulated by changes in transcription of the transpor...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Burg MB

更新日期：1997-09-01 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：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：:Heat shock proteins, or stress proteins, are molecular chaperones responsible for protein processing and protection against cellular injury through the prevention of inappropriate peptide interactions. The distribution of individual stress proteins varies between regions of the kidney and within subcellular compartmen...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Van Why SK,Siegel NJ

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because long-term results of kidney transplantation are still unsatisfactory, efforts are needed to improve them, particularly through the allocation of well-matched kidneys to recipients. In the past 7 years, the United Network of Organ Sharing 6-antigen match program has established that superior results can be obta...

journal_title：Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension

authors： Terasaki PI,Gjertson DW,Cecka JM,Takemoto S

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00