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Progress of small ubiquitin-related modifiers in kidney diseases
. Objective:. Small ubiquitin-related modifiers (SUMOs) are a group of post-translational modification proteins extensively expressed in eukaryotes. Abnormal SUMOylation can lead to the development of various diseases.
Ou Li+6 more
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Background Pericyte-myofibroblast transition (PMT) has been confirmed to contribute to renal fibrosis in several kidney diseases, and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) is a well-known cytokine that drives PMT.
Liangmei Chen+13 more
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Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins in Kidney Disease
The seven members of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) binding protein family (IGFBPs) were initially considered to be the regulatory proteins of IGFs in the blood circulation, mainly as the subsequent reserve for bidirectional regulation of IGF ...
Shuqiang Wang+4 more
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by inflammation, injury and fibrosis. Dysregulated innate immune responses mediated by macrophages play critical roles in progressive renal injury. The differentiation and polarization of macrophages into pro-
Hewang Lee+4 more
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Chronic kidney disease is a progressive disease with no cure and high morbidity and mortality that occurs commonly in the general adult population, especially in people with diabetes and hypertension. Preservation of kidney function can improve outcomes and can be achieved through non-pharmacological strategies (eg, dietary and lifestyle adjustments ...
Kalantar-Zadeh, Kamyar+4 more
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Background Handgrip strength (HGS) has been widely studied in clinical and epidemiological settings, but the relationship between HGS and pulmonary function is still controversial.
Liangmei Chen+17 more
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Porphyria and kidney diseases [PDF]
The kidneys, after the bone marrow and liver, are third in terms of the amounts of haem synthesized daily. Haem is incorporated into haemoproteins that are critical to renal physiology. In turn, disturbances in haem metabolism interfere with renal physiology and are tightly interrelated with kidney diseases.
Eric Thervet+7 more
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Severity of Acute Kidney Injury and its Effect on Outcome in Patients of Dengue Virus Infection
Background: Dengue fever is a mosquito borne viral illness that has endangered a vast population of tropical and sub-tropical areas. Dengue has multi-system involvement including liver, hematological, respiratory and central nervous systems. Spectrum of
Muhammad Tanzeel Abbasi+5 more
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. Background:. Minimal change nephropathy (MCD) is a common pathological type of nephrotic syndrome and is often associated with acute kidney injury (AKI).
Shu-Peng Lin+9 more
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