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The spatial analysis of diagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease in Nigeria: A case study of Edo State [PDF]

, 2012
The thesis explores the severity of diagnosed chronic kidney disease (CKD) with particular reference to its impact in Edo state, Nigeria. There has been a scarcity of studies on the prevalence and spatial patterns of CKD in developing countries even ...
Oviasu, Osaretin
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Development of Nanoflare Nanosensors for Monitoring Cellular Insulin mRNA in Beta Cells and Islets

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This study presents the design and application of In2‐NF probes for detecting insulin mRNA in beta cells and islets. Using spherical nucleic acid‐coated gold nanoparticles, the probes offer strong fluorescent signals upon hybridization. Their performance is validated across 2D and 3D cultures and rat islets, demonstrating sensitive, real‐time mRNA ...
Yana Hu, Qizheng Zhang, Tianli Hu, Juewen Liu, Hongxing Fu, Xin Zhao, Zijiang Yang, Chenjie Xu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Short cell-penetration peptide conjugated bioreducible polymer enhances gene editing of CRISPR system

Journal of Nanobiotechnology
CRISPR-based gene therapy offers precise targeting and specific editing of disease-related gene sequences, potentially yielding long-lasting treatment effects. However, efficient delivery remains a significant challenge for its widespread application. In
Xiaobo Wang, Chengyuan Cai, Weiqi Lv, Kechen Chen, Jiaxin Li, Kaitong Liao, Yanqun Zhang, Hongxin Huang, Ying Lin, Zhili Rong, Xiaopin Duan   +10 more
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PM2.5-induced oxidative stress upregulates PLA2R expression in the lung and is involved in the pathogenesis of membranous nephropathy through extracellular vesicles

Frontiers in Pharmacology
BackgroundParticulate matter (PM2.5) has been implicated in the development of membranous nephropathy (MN), but the underlying mechanism has yet to be fully understood.
Wang Zhang, Jiating Chen, Ye Yuan, Jiao Luo, Zhanmei Zhou, Guobao Wang   +5 more
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Life on the list: an exploratory study of the life world of individuals waiting for a kidney transplant

, 2010
Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for many individuals with end stage renal disease (ESRD), as transplantation is reported to offer a greater quality of life than renal dialysis.
Long-Sutehall, Tracy, Frankland, Jane, Addington-Hall, Julia, Sque, Magi, Mason, Juan   +4 more
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Enhanced Infection Resistance and Regenerative Healing of Titanium Implants via Peptide‐Loaded Biodegradable Coatings

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This study presents a new biodegradable coating for titanium implants using a natural antimicrobial peptide, caerin 1.9. Applied via solvent casting, the coating offers sustained antibacterial protection and promotes healing. Tested on 3D‐printed porous titanium scaffolds, it effectively prevented infection—including against resistant bacteria—while ...
Hejie Li, Tianfang Wang, Nicolas Soro, Guoying Ni, Meg Allom, D. İpek Kurtböke, Xiaosong Liu, Damon Kent   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

FAM3A plays a key role in protecting against tubular cell pyroptosis and acute kidney injury

Redox Biology
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is in high prevalence worldwide but with no therapeutic strategies. Programmed cell death in tubular epithelial cells has been reported to accelerate a variety of AKI, but the major pathways and underlying mechanisms are not ...
Xiaolong Li, Feifei Yuan, Yabing Xiong, Ying Tang, Zhiru Li, Jun Ai, Jinhua Miao, Wenting Ye, Shan Zhou, Qinyu Wu, Xiaoxu Wang, Dan Xu, Jiemei Li, Jiewu Huang, Qiurong Chen, Weiwei Shen, Youhua Liu, Fan Fan Hou, Lili Zhou   +18 more
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Effect of Statins on Kidney Disease Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

, 2016
Background: The effects of statin administration on kidney disease outcomes remain controversial. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of statins on kidney outcomes.
Hou, Wanyin, Zhang, Lu, Xie, Xinfang, Wang, Jinwei, Zhang, Hong, Lv, Jicheng, Su, Xiaole   +6 more
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Unlocking the Potential of MXene‐Based Electrochemical Biosensors: A Review of Biofunctionalization Strategies and Biosensing Principles

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Electrochemical biosensors enable the accurate and timely detection of clinical biomarkers, improving healthcare and precision medicine. MXene nanosheets, a class of 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, are promising materials for developing next‐generation electrochemical biosensors due to their unique physicochemical ...
Muhsin Ali, Sharat Chandra Barman, Isobel Steer, Aya H. Alshareef, Dana Alsulaiman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Next‐Generation Water Treatment With Molybdenum Disulfide: Dual‐Functionality in Pollutant Adsorption and Photocatalysis

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has attracted attention as a promising material due to the growing demand for environmentally friendly, cost‐effective, and efficient water treatment techniques. With its physicochemical characteristics, this stratified bidimensional material allows it to be highly effective in adsorption and catalytic performance ...
Pariksha Bishnoi, Gunjan Chauhan, Phil Hart, Samarjeet Singh Siwal, Vijay Kumar Thakur   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source