abstract：:Propofol has been shown to provide protection against renal ischemia/reperfusion injury experimentally, but clinical evidence is lacking. Here we studied the effect of propofol anesthesia on the occurrence of acute kidney injury following heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. One hundred and twelve patients who u...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Yoo YC,Shim JK,Song Y,Yang SY,Kwak YL

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from the national French Renal Epidemiology and Information Network (REIN) registry were used to compare survival between transplant recipients under age 65 who resumed dialysis after graft failure during 2007-2009 and transplant-naïve incident dialysis patients matched for age, gender, diabetes mellitus, and yea...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Mourad G,Minguet J,Pernin V,Garrigue V,Peraldi MN,Kessler M,Jacquelinet C,Couchoud C,Duny Y,Daurès JP

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a paucity of studies describing malignancy-related mortality after kidney transplantation. To help quantify this, we extracted data for all kidney-alone transplant procedures performed in England between April 2001 and March 2012. Data linkage analysis was performed between Hospital Episode Statistics and the...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Farrugia D,Mahboob S,Cheshire J,Begaj I,Khosla S,Ray D,Sharif A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogen sulfide has recently been found decreased in chronic kidney disease. Here we determined the effect and underlying mechanisms of hydrogen sulfide on a rat model of unilateral ureteral obstruction. Compared with normal rats, obstructive injury decreased the plasma hydrogen sulfide level. Cystathionine-β-synthas...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Song K,Wang F,Li Q,Shi YB,Zheng HF,Peng H,Shen HY,Liu CF,Hu LF

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a phosphate-regulating hormone that acts primarily on the kidney and parathyroid. With declining kidney function there is an increase in circulating FGF23 levels, which is associated with vascular calcification and mortality in chronic kidney disease. Whether FGF23 exerts direct ...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Jimbo R,Kawakami-Mori F,Mu S,Hirohama D,Majtan B,Shimizu Y,Yatomi Y,Fukumoto S,Fujita T,Shimosawa T

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrarenal angiotensin II is increased in kidney diseases independently of plasma angiotensin II and is thought to promote progressive deterioration of renal architecture. Here we investigated the mechanism of enhanced renal angiotensin II generation in kidney glomerular diseases. For this, kidney- or liver-specific a...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Matsusaka T,Niimura F,Pastan I,Shintani A,Nishiyama A,Ichikawa I

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disasters result in a substantial number of renal challenges, either by the creation of crush injury in victims trapped in collapsed buildings or by the destruction of existing dialysis facilities, leaving chronic dialysis patients without access to their dialysis units, medications, or medical care. Over the past two...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Gibney RT,Sever MS,Vanholder RC

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The selective vasopressin V2-receptor antagonist tolvaptan is eliminated almost exclusively by non-renal mechanisms. As renal impairment can influence the pharmacokinetics of drugs even when eliminated by non-renal mechanisms, we evaluated the effect of renal insufficiency on the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of t...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Shoaf SE,Bricmont P,Mallikaarjun S

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both single-frequency bioimpedance and multiple-frequency spectroscopy are equally accurate in measuring total-body water and intracellular fluid. Estimates are consistent at a population level but not at the individual level, because of wide limits of agreement. There is no real 'gold standard' method providing estim...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Piccoli A

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The soluble urokinase receptor (suPAR) promotes proteinuria and induces focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)-like lesions in mice. A serum suPAR concentration cutoff of 3000 pg/ml has been proposed as a clinical biomarker for patients with FSGS. Interestingly, several studies in patients with glomerulopathy found...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Meijers B,Maas RJ,Sprangers B,Claes K,Poesen R,Bammens B,Naesens M,Deegens JK,Dietrich R,Storr M,Wetzels JF,Evenepoel P,Kuypers D

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical utility of cisplatin is limited by nephrotoxicity. Oh et al. report that β-lapachone prevents this nephrotoxicity but not cisplatin's cytotoxicity for cancers. In addition to its potential clinical importance, the beneficial effect of β-lapachone on cisplatin acute kidney injury may illustrate fundamental...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Lu CY

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal proximal tubule cells from spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR), compared with normotensive Wistar-Kyoto rats (WKY), have increased oxidative stress. The contribution of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation to the subsequent hypertensive phenotype remains unclear. We found that renal proximal tubule cells fr...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Lee H,Abe Y,Lee I,Shrivastav S,Crusan AP,Hüttemann M,Hopfer U,Felder RA,Asico LD,Armando I,Jose PA,Kopp JB

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Precise immunofluorescence criteria for C3 glomerulopathy remain to be defined. Here we tested hierarchical immunofluorescence criteria with varying stringency for C3 glomerulopathy in a cohort with dense deposit disease as the gold standard and then applied these criteria to analyze the incidence of C3 glomerulopathy...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Hou J,Markowitz GS,Bomback AS,Appel GB,Herlitz LC,Barry Stokes M,D'Agati VD

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The generation of reactive oxygen species has a pivotal role in both acute and chronic glomerular injuries in patients with lupus nephritis. As the transcription factor Nrf2 is a major regulator of the antioxidant response and is a primary cellular defense mechanism, we sought to determine a role of Nrf2 in the progre...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Jiang T,Tian F,Zheng H,Whitman SA,Lin Y,Zhang Z,Zhang N,Zhang DD

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe sepsis is often accompanied by acute kidney injury (AKI) and albuminuria. Here we studied whether the AKI and albuminuria associated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) treatment in mice reflects impairment of the glomerular endothelium with its associated endothelial surface layer. LPS treatment decreased the abunda...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Xu C,Chang A,Hack BK,Eadon MT,Alper SL,Cunningham PN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Residual renal function is a major survival determinant for peritoneal dialysis patients. Hypovolemia can cause acute kidney injury and loss of residual renal function, and it has been suggested that patients receiving peritoneal dialysis should preferably be maintained hypervolemic to preserve residual renal function...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： McCafferty K,Fan S,Davenport A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new study by Xu et al. presents compelling evidence for an important role of the glomerular endothelium in acute kidney injury. They show that lipopolysaccharide reduces the endothelial surface layer, resulting in mild albuminuria, reduced glomerular filtration rate, and fewer endothelial fenestrae. Tumor necrosis f...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Haraldsson BS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating donor-reactive effector memory T cells have been associated with allograft injury in humans. The next step to translate this observation into clinical practice is the design of clinical trials aimed at individualization of T cell-targeted therapy. The administration of immunosuppressive therapy based on th...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Poggio ED,Augustine JJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current characterization of the immune risk in renal transplant patients is only focused on the assessment of preformed circulating alloantibodies; however, alloreactive memory T cells are key players in mediating allograft rejection. Immune monitoring of antidonor alloreactive memory/effector T cells using an IFN-γ E...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Bestard O,Cruzado JM,Lucia M,Crespo E,Casis L,Sawitzki B,Vogt K,Cantarell C,Torras J,Melilli E,Mast R,Martinez-Castelao A,Gomà M,Reinke P,Volk HD,Grinyó JM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) are key mediators of adverse peritoneal membrane remodeling in peritoneal dialysis eventually leading to ultrafiltration failure. Both are pleiotropic growth factors with cell type-dependent regulation of expression and biological eff...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Catar R,Witowski J,Wagner P,Annett Schramm I,Kawka E,Philippe A,Dragun D,Jörres A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical value of biocompatible peritoneal dialysis solutions is uncertain because of inconsistent findings in randomized controlled trials. A systematic review by Cho et al. examining 20 such trials suggests a beneficial effect on residual renal function. However, the finding is not robust and may relate to decre...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Blake PG,Jain AK,Yohanna S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incompatible donor/recipient pairs with broadly sensitized recipients have difficulty finding a crossmatch-compatible match, despite a large kidney paired donation pool. One approach to this problem is to combine kidney paired donation with lower-risk crossmatch-incompatible transplantation with intravenous immunoglob...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Blumberg JM,Gritsch HA,Reed EF,Cecka JM,Lipshutz GS,Danovitch GM,McGuire S,Gjertson DW,Veale JL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main distal nephron segment sodium transporters are the distal tubule chlorothiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter (NCC) and the collecting duct amiloride-sensitive epithelial sodium channel (ENaC). The infusion of ghrelin into the renal interstitium stimulates distal nephron-dependent sodium reabsorptio...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Kemp BA,Howell NL,Gildea JJ,Keller SR,Padia SH

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The kidney clears numerous solutes from the plasma; however, retention of these solutes causes uremic illness when the kidneys fail. We know remarkably little about which retained solutes are toxic and this limits our ability to improve dialysis therapies. To explore this, we employed untargeted mass spectrometry to i...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Sirich TL,Aronov PA,Plummer NS,Hostetter TH,Meyer TW

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proximal tubule uses a complex process of apical acid secretion and basolateral bicarbonate absorption to regulate both luminal acidification and fluid absorption. One of the primary regulators of apical acid secretion is the luminal sodium-hydrogen exchanger expressed along the apical membrane of the proximal tub...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Capasso G,Geibel PJ,Damiano S,Jaeger P,Richards WG,Geibel JP

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin resistance from chronic kidney disease (CKD) stimulates muscle protein wasting but mechanisms causing this resistance are controversial. To help resolve this, we used microarray analyses to identify initiators of insulin resistance in the muscles of mice with CKD, glucose intolerance, and insulin resistance. C...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Thomas SS,Dong Y,Zhang L,Mitch WE

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein misfolding in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) leads to ER stress. The unfolded protein response and ER-associated degradation (ERAD) interact in a coordinated manner with the ubiquitin-proteasome system and autophagy to alleviate protein misfolding or its consequences. The intersecting actions of these processe...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Cybulsky AV

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arguably, no cell biology related to the loss of renal function is more debated than the ontogeny of fibrosis in the kidney. Recent studies suggest that the fibroblasts depositing most of the excess extracellular matrix in diseased kidneys derive from epithelial cells versus pericytes resident within the kidney. Reich...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Nelson PJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use might be associated with a lower risk of developing cancer in the general population. Patients on dialysis have increased risk for cancer, but there are no studies to determine the relationship between NSAID use and cancer risk in these p...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Ou SM,Chen YT,Chao PW,Lee YJ,Liu CJ,Yeh CM,Chen TJ,Chen TW,Yang WC,Li SY

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) commonly results in glomerulonephritis, in which neutrophils and monocytes have important roles. The heterodimer calprotectin (S100A8/S100A9, mrp8/14) is a Toll-like receptor-4 ligand found in neutrophils and monocytes and is elevated in inflammatory...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Pepper RJ,Hamour S,Chavele KM,Todd SK,Rasmussen N,Flint S,Lyons PA,Smith KG,Pusey CD,Cook HT,Salama AD

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:About 75% of urinary stones contain oxalate. As Oxalobacter formigenes is a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium that degrades oxalate in the intestinal tract, we assessed the role of O. formigenes in oxalate metabolism by evaluating its intestinal absorption, plasma concentration, and urinary excretion. Of 37 calcium ox...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Siener R,Bangen U,Sidhu H,Hönow R,von Unruh G,Hesse A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysfunction and loss of podocytes (glomerular epithelial cells) are the hallmarks of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). In recent years, activation and proliferation of parietal epithelial cells (PECs) have been increasingly appreciated in FSGS. The functional role of PECs in FSGS is still a hotly debated issu...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Sweetwyne MT,Susztak K

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autophagy is a dynamic and highly regulated process of self-digestion responsible for cell survival and reaction to oxidative stress. As oxidative stress is increased in uremia and is associated with vascular calcification, we studied the role of autophagy in vascular calcification induced by phosphate. In an in vitro...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Dai XY,Zhao MM,Cai Y,Guan QC,Zhao Y,Guan Y,Kong W,Zhu WG,Xu MJ,Wang X

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a receptor tyrosine kinase. Its activation results in beneficial or detrimental consequences, depending on the particular setting. Earlier studies in the animal model of acute kidney injury showed that EGFR activation promotes renal tubular cell proliferation. Activation of E...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Tang J,Liu N,Zhuang S

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent clinical trial in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic nephropathy demonstrated that bardoxolone methyl (CDDO-ME) increases estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) by an unknown mechanism. The paper by Ding et al. suggests that short-term administration of a CDDO-ME analog increases GFR...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Abboud HE

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sodium depletion has a protective effect on target-organ damage in hypertension independent of blood pressure. Here we tested whether chronic dietary sodium restriction may prevent the development of renal alterations associated with insulin resistance by reducing the inflammatory and oxidant state. Rats were fed norm...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Oudot C,Lajoix AD,Jover B,Rugale C

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although case reports link proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) use and hypomagnesemia, no large-scale studies have been conducted. Here we examined the serum magnesium concentration and the likelihood of hypomagnesemia (<1.6 mg/dl) with a history of PPI or histamine-2 receptor antagonist used to reduce gastric acid, or use of...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Danziger J,William JH,Scott DJ,Lee J,Lehman LW,Mark RG,Howell MD,Celi LA,Mukamal KJ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) on acquisition of volumetric bone mineral density (BMD) and cortical dimensions is lacking. To address this issue, we obtained tibia quantitative computed tomography scans from 103 patients aged 5-21 years with CKD (26 on dialysis) at baseline and 12 months later. G...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Tsampalieros A,Kalkwarf HJ,Wetzsteon RJ,Shults J,Zemel BS,Foster BJ,Foerster DL,Leonard MB

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a critical condition with a mortality rate as high as 50% and significantly contributes to the burden of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring renal replacement therapy. The incidence and prognosis of AKI have been shown to vary with patient age, with younger individuals being more resi...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Fan H,Yang HC,You L,Wang YY,He WJ,Hao CM

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple-relapsing minimal-change disease (MCD) often requires exposure to potentially toxic agents in an attempt to achieve a lasting remission of nephrotic syndrome. Munyentwali and co-workers describe an experience using rituximab in adults with multiple-relapsing MCD that supports both efficacy and safety of this ...

journal_title：Kidney international

authors： Glassock RJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00