Eculizumab for Gemcitabine-Induced Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Novel Therapy for an Emerging Condition [PDF]
Introduction Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), a thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), is a disease characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal impairment. Gemcitabine, a commonly used chemotherapy, is emerging as a cause of aHUS.
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Organ Crosstalk During Injury: Mechanisms of Lung–Kidney Interaction in Critical Illness
Crosstalk between the lungs and kidneys may propagate multiorgan injury in critically ill patients. This review examines evidence of crosstalk between the lungs and kidneys after injury, focusing on translational and mechanistic studies. Pathophysiology and animal models of acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are ...
Kathryn M. Sullivan +2 more
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The major autoantibody epitope on factor H in atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is structurally different from its homologous site in factor H-related protein 1, supporting a novel model for induction of autoimmunity in this disease [PDF]
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is characterized by complement attack against host cells due to mutations in complement proteins or autoantibodies against complement factor H (CFH).
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ABSTRACT Proteinuria analysis is necessary to detect the early stages of kidney disease before the estimated glomerular filtration rate deteriorates and to monitor the progression of treated kidney disease. Electrophoresis is often the first orientation test, although this test is time‐consuming and its interpretation may be subjective.
Joris Guyon +8 more
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Safety and efficacy of eculizumab in adult and pediatric patients with aHUS, with or without baseline dialysis [PDF]
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Hourmant, Maryvonne +5 more
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Factor H autoantibody is associated with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome in children in the United Kingdom and Ireland [PDF]
Factor H autoantibodies can impair complement regulation, resulting in atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, predominantly in childhood. There are no trials investigating treatment, and clinical practice is only informed by retrospective cohort ...
Almond, M +23 more
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Soluble C5b‐9 (sC5b‐9) in Pediatrics—A Clinical Assessment
The sc5b9 assay is a simple laboratory‐developed test that can be used in specific patients to monitor the course of disease, severity, or response to therapy. Future studies using this assay, which show excellent adaptability to a clinical laboratory, will reveal the multiple uses of testing for complement activation.
Ridwan B. Ibrahim +3 more
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Atypical haemolytic-uraemic syndrome caused by factor H mutation: case report and new management strategies in children [PDF]
Atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome is causedby alternative complement pathway dysregulation. It has recently been recognised that most cases are due to genetic factors and a growing list of mutations has been described.
Araújo, L. +5 more
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Thrombomodulin enhances complement regulation through strong affinity interactions with factor H and C3b-Factor H complex [PDF]
Introduction Coagulation and complement systems are simultaneously activated at sites of tissue injury, leading to thrombin generation and opsonisation with C3b.
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The antitumor effects of the halophilic Streptomyces violaceorubidus M4 extract on triple‐negative breast cancer, highlighting its selective cytotoxicity and apoptosis‐inducing properties. Key findings include the identification of bioactive compounds and their impact on apoptosis‐related gene expression, as well as significant reductions in tumor cell
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