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Telocytes in the urinary system [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Translational Medicine, 2012
Abstract Background Telocytes, a new type of interstitial cells, have been identified in many organs in mammals. The present studies aimed at investigating the ultrastructure, distribution and interactions of telocytes with surrounding cells in the urinary system of rats, to confirm the existence of telocytes in ...
Zheng Yonghua   +4 more
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SLAMF8 Participates in Acute Renal Transplant Rejection via TLR4 Pathway on Pro-Inflammatory Macrophages

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2022
BackgroundAcute rejection (AR) in kidney transplantation is an established risk factor that reduces the survival rate of allografts. Despite standard immunosuppression, molecules with regulatory control in the immune pathway of AR can be used as ...
Lisha Teng   +38 more
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Transfixed jejunum lesion due to percutaneous nephrolithotomy

open access: yesUrology Case Reports, 2021
Percutaneous access for treatment of renal pathologies is a minimally invasive modality, although it can present complications. Small bowel lesions are rare but correct diagnosis and management are essential to prevent major complications.
Victor S.S. Fanni   +5 more
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The risk factors and predictive model for cardiac valve calcification in patients on maintenance peritoneal dialysis: a single-center retrospective study

open access: yesRenal Failure, 2023
Background Cardiovascular calcification includes cardiac valve calcification (CVC) and vascular calcification. We aimed to analyze risk factors for CVC, and construct a predictive model in maintenance peritoneal dialysis (MPD) patients.Methods We ...
Yuxi Wang   +7 more
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Association Between BAK1 Gene rs210138 Polymorphisms and Testicular Germ Cell Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology, 2020
Background: Several studies including some genome-wide association studies (GWAS) had shown that BAK1 gene rs210138 polymorphisms might be associated with testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT).
Jiaxuan Qin   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of prolonged air pollution exposure on urinary tract and male reproductive system infections: insights from a large-scale prospective cohort study

open access: yesBMC Public Health
Objective To assess the link between long-term air pollution exposure and the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and male reproductive system infections (MRSIs), which significantly impact incidence and quality of life.
Luyao Chen   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Targeting PSMB5-induced PANoptosis in bladder cancer: multi-omics insights and TCM candidate discovery

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology
BackgroundBladder cancer (BLCA) is among the most common malignancies worldwide, with significant mortality rates. The function of PANoptosis in BLCA, as a controlled process of programmed cell death, remains largely unelucidated.
Zhe Chang   +20 more
doaj   +1 more source

Golgiphagy: a novel selective autophagy to the fore

open access: yesCell & Bioscience
The Golgi apparatus is the central hub of the cellular endocrine pathway and plays a crucial role in processing, transporting, and sorting proteins and lipids.
Yifei Chen   +5 more
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STXBP3 and GOT2 predict immunological activity in acute allograft rejection

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2022
BackgroundAcute allograft rejection (AR) following renal transplantation contributes to chronic rejection and allograft dysfunction. The current diagnosis of AR remains dependent on renal allograft biopsy which cannot immediately detect renal allograft ...
Qinfan Yao   +35 more
doaj   +1 more source

Loss of RNF41 promotes bladder cancer metastasis through increasing NUDC stability to enhance tubulin polymerization

open access: yesCell Death and Disease
Bladder cancer (BCa) is a representative of urological cancer with a high recurrence and metastasis is the leading cause of death from BCa. The underlying mechanism of BCa metastasis remains poorly defined.
Fuchun Zheng   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

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