Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in dense deposit disease: case report by Anand Prasad, Dhruv Jain, Navya Jaiswal, Harsha Shahi

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Immune Cells and Inflammation in Diabetic Nephropathy by Zihan Zheng, Feng Zheng

“…At its core, DN is a metabolic disorder which can also manifest itself in terms of local inflammation in the kidneys. Such inflammation can then drive the classical markers of fibrosis and structural remodeling. …”
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Correlation of Hydronephrosis Index to Society of Fetal Urology Hydronephrosis Scale by Krishnan Venkatesan, Joel Green, Steven R. Shapiro, George F. Steinhardt

“…We examined 1207 hydronephrotic kidneys by ultrasound. HN was classified by Society of Fetal Urology guidelines. …”
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Donors With Previous Malignancy: When Is It Safe to Proceed With Organ Transplantation? by Vitor Turra, Joao Manzi, Sarah Rombach, Simone Zaragoza, Raphaella Ferreira, Giselle Guerra, Kendra Conzen, Trevor Nydam, Alan Livingstone, Rodrigo Vianna, Phillipe Abreu

“…As of August 2023, over 103,544 individuals are awaiting transplants, predominantly for kidneys (85.7%). To expand the donor pool, the inclusion of elderly donors, including those with a history of malignancies, is increasingly considered. …”
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Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Diabetic Microvascular Complications: Friends or Foes? by Cai-Guo Yu, Ning Zhang, Sha-Sha Yuan, Yan Ma, Long-Yan Yang, Ying-Mei Feng, Dong Zhao

“…We then discuss how abnormal angiogenesis develops in eyes and kidneys under diabetes condition, focusing on “VEGF uncoupling with nitric oxide” and “competitive angiopoietin 1/angiopoietin 2” mechanisms that are shared in both organs. …”
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IL-4 Deficiency Decreases Mortality but Increases Severity of Arthritis in Experimental Group B Streptococcus Infection by Luciana Tissi, Francesco Bistoni, Manuela Puliti

“…IL-4–/– mice showed lower mortality rates but increased severity of arthritis and exhibited a lower microbial load in blood, kidneys, and joints than wt mice. Increased local levels of IL-1 β, IL-6, TNF-α, MIP-1α, and MIP-2 accompanied the more severe arthritis in IL-4–/– mice. …”
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In Vivo Tracking of Systemically Administered Allogeneic Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Normal Rats through Bioluminescence Imaging by Juan Cao, Shike Hou, Hui Ding, Ziquan Liu, Meijuan Song, Xiaojing Qin, Xue Wang, Mengyang Yu, Zhiguang Sun, Jinyang Liu, Shuli Sun, Peixin Xiao, Qi Lv, Haojun Fan

“…Our results showed that BMSCs home to the dorsal skin apart from the lungs and kidneys after tail vein injection and could not be detected 14 days later. …”
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Detection of Deaths Caused by Hyperkalemia by Małgorzata Żulicka, Kamila Sobczak, Dominik Kowalczyk, Sylwia Sikorska, Wioletta Arendt, Marta Hałas-Wiśniewska

“…The post-mortem accumulation of potassium ions in various human tissues and organs, such as the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and vitreous body, particularly in cases of overdose, has been an area of research interest for years. …”
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A rare case of limited granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting as bilateral parotitis by Vandana Bandari, Sandra Apenteng, Aaradhana Kaul

“…Background: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare autoimmune vasculitis affecting small and medium-sized vessels, commonly involving the respiratory tract and kidneys. Salivary gland involvement, particularly bilateral parotitis, is an uncommon presentation of GPA. …”
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Rare Case of Leiomyoma and Adenomyosis in Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome by P. S. Hoo, A. R. Norhaslinda, J. N. Shah Reza

“…Transabdominal ultrasonography showed a homogenous adnexal mass of 10 × 8 cm, uterus sized 5 × 4 cm, and normal kidneys. A complex mass of right adnexa was demonstrated by CT scan. …”
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Advances in Selenium and Related Compounds Inhibiting Multi-Organ Fibrosis by Xiao X, Huang G, Yu X, Tan Y

“…This review delves into the latest research advancements in Se and Se-related biological agents for alleviating fibrosis in the heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys, detailing their mechanisms of action within fibrotic pathways. …”
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Imaging of CD47 Expression in Xenograft and Allograft Tumor Models by Alexander Zheleznyak, Oluwatayo F. Ikotun, Julie Dimitry, William A. Frazier, Suzanne E. Lapi

“…However, the tracer retention in the liver, spleen, and kidneys was significantly higher in the allograft-bearing animals, suggesting uptake mediated by the CD47 normally expressed throughout the reticular endothelial system. …”
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Potential Infectious Complications in Pig Xenograft Donors and Recipients by Nicolas J. Mueller, Linda Scobie

“…Preclinical trials involving pig kidneys and hearts transplanted into various non-human primates have revealed the potential impact of pig pathogens being present in the transplanted organ/tissue, mainly viruses. …”
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Pathology of single dose cadmium toxicity and investigations of protective effect of simultaneous chlorpromazine administrations in rats by Tuna Erdem, Fatih Hatipoğlu

“…Corresponding to these changes significant decreases in serum testosterone levels were also observed and the spermatic granulomas were seen in the epididymis. Although liver and kidneys were slightly affected, it was observed that damage in these organs would not cause a significant change in the serum biochemical values.…”
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Radioprotective Effect of Selenium Nanoparticles: A Mini Review by Rasool Azmoonfar, Masoud Moslehi, Daryoush Shahbazi-Gahrouei

“…They effectively protected the kidneys, liver, and testicles from damage. Furthermore, there was evidence of efficient radioprotection for the organs examined without significant side effects. …”
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Loss of Kat2b impairs intraflagellar transport and the Hedgehog signaling pathway in primary cilia by Jae Hee Jun, Hwayeon Cha, Je Yeong Ko, Ho-Shik Kim, Kyung Hyun Yoo, Jong Hoon Park

“…In addition, Kat2b-knockout mice showed mild abnormalities and ciliary IFT defects in the kidneys. These results establish a link between acetylation regulated by Kat2b and its relevance to ciliary assembly and function.…”
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TNM-Like Classification: A New Proposed Method for Heart Failure Staging by Francesco Fedele, Maria Chiara Gatto, Alessandra D’Ambrosi, Massimo Mancone

“…With an eye on the TNM staging used in oncology, we drawn up a classification that will consider the different involvement of organs such as lungs, kidneys, and liver in addition to psychological pattern and quality of life in HF patients. …”
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Management of Orbital Granulomatous Polyangiitis Presenting with Lacrimal Gland Involvement: Treatment of Subsequent Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis, Anterior Uveitis, and Exudativ... by Murat Oklar, Elif Sarı, Hatice Selen Kanar, Hikmet Süslü, Tufan Çiftçi, Mehmet Engin Tezcan

“…GPA is a disease known for inflammation in the respiratory tract and kidneys. A 63-year-old male patient presented with a mass, swelling, and ptosis in the right upper eyelid. …”
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The Nephroprotective Effect of Andrographis Paniculata Ethanol Extract Chitosan Nanoparticles on Vero cells by Wahyu Kurniawan Dhadhang, Nabilah, Nuryanti, Novrial Dody, Aries Nurulita Nunuk

“…Nephroprotective agents are substances that protect the kidneys from nephrotoxicity. Some nephroprotective agents are derived from medicinal plants. …”
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Clinical and morphological features of salmonellosis in cows and calves affected by heat stress by L. I. Drozdova, E. N. Shilova, I. A. Shkuratova, M. V. Ryaposova

“…Some pathological processestypical for sepsiswere foundin other parenchymalorgans (kidneys, heart). The nature of pathological changes in dicates that there is as epticprocess that spreads both hematogenically and lymphogenically, and the structure of granulomas most likely indicates that such apathogen as Salmonelacholeraesuis circulates in cattle.…”
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