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Urology & Nephrology
Rebecca I. Spain, Nicole K. Andeen, Pamela C. Gibson, Mary H. Samuels, Cynthia D. Morris, Andrew J. Solomon, Richard Solomon, Carin Waslo, Rupali S. Avasare
Summary: Lipoic acid, a popular antioxidant and insulin-mimetic supplement, was found to cause high-grade proteinuria in multiple sclerosis patients in a clinical trial. This led to the discovery of NELL1-associated membranous nephropathy cases related to lipoic acid supplementation, which improved with discontinuation of the supplement and supportive therapy.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luna Jimenez-Castilla, Gema Marin-Royo, Macarena Orejudo, Lucas Opazo-Rios, Teresa Caro-Ordieres, Ines Artaiz, Tatiana Suarez-Cortes, Arturo Zazpe, Gonzalo Hernandez, Carmen Gomez-Guerrero, Jesus Egido
Summary: The synthetic flavonoid hidrosmin has shown protective effects against diabetic nephropathy by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and senescence pathways. It may have potential as an adjuvant therapy for chronic complications of diabetes mellitus. Additionally, hidrosmin demonstrated no cytotoxicity at effective concentrations, making it a promising treatment option.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Tyrone G. Harrison, Marcello Tonelli
Summary: The measurement of proteinuria is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring kidney disease, but there is still controversy and uncertainty surrounding the optimal measurement method. International guidelines recommend the use of urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio, but this method is not universally available and can be costly. Additionally, the accuracy of different measurement methods may vary depending on the magnitude of albuminuria, sex, and clinical contexts.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Supabhorn Yimthiang, David A. Vesey, Phisit Pouyfung, Tanaporn Khamphaya, Glenda C. Gobe, Soisungwan Satarug
Summary: Chronic cadmium exposure can cause kidney damage, leading to a decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and tubular proteinuria. Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is characterized by albuminuria and declining GFR, and exposure to cadmium can worsen the progression of kidney disease in diabetics. A study involving 88 diabetics and 88 controls found that even low levels of cadmium exposure were associated with tubular dysfunction and increased risk of albuminuria, especially in individuals with a higher body burden of cadmium, hypertension, and reduced eGFR.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Massimo Cirillo, Pierpaolo Cavallo, Enrico Zulli, Rachele Villa, Rosangela Veneziano, Simona Costanzo, Sara Magnacca, Augusto Di Castelnuovo, Licia Iacoviello
Summary: The study found independent positive associations of an index of sodium intake with proteinuria and albuminuria in the population.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Florian G. Scurt, Jan Menne, Sabine Brandt, Anja Bernhardt, Peter R. Mertens, Hermann Haller, Christos Chatzikyrkou
Summary: This study investigated the association of soluble Tumour Necrosis Factor Receptor 1 (sTNF-R1), sTNF-R2, and endostatin with new onset microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that endostatin and sTNF-R1 were increased at baseline, but sTNF-R2 did not increase. However, these factors were not effective in predicting the occurrence of microalbuminuria.
DIABETES-METABOLISM RESEARCH AND REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jens Christian Laursen, Hatice Isik Mizrak, Huda Kufaishi, Sofie Korsgaard Hecquet, Elisabeth Buur Stougaard, Ninna Hahn Tougaard, Marie Frimodt-Moller, Tine Willum Hansen, Christian Stevns Hansen, Peter Rossing
Summary: The study found that hypoxemia is associated with increased prevalence of albuminuria, retinopathy, and neuropathy in type 1 diabetes, but not with cardiovascular disease.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Medical Laboratory Technology
Guillaume Resimont, Laura Vranken, Hans Pottel, Francois Jouret, Jean-Marie Krzesinski, Etienne Cavalier, Pierre Delanaye
Summary: This study investigated the performance of two equations for estimating ACR from PCR in our population. The results showed good concordance between mACR and eACR, regardless of the equation or analyser used.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Zeynepgul Kalay, Ozgun E. Sahin, Sidar Copur, Senem Danaci, Alberto Ortiz, Kevin Yau, David Z. Cherney, Mehmet Kanbay
Summary: SGLT-2 inhibitors may have a beneficial role in non-diabetic kidney patients with proteinuria. Lowering proteinuria may help to improve kidney disease patients' outcome by slowing kidney disease progression and decreasing the risk of new cardiovascular events.
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Bruno Verges, Laurence Duvillard, Jean Paul Pais de Barros, Benjamin Bouillet, Sabine Baillot-Rudoni, Alexia Rouland, Jean Michel Petit, Pascal Degrace, Laurent Demizieux
Summary: The study showed that treatment with liraglutide significantly reduced plasma apoB100 and fasting triglyceride levels in patients with T2D, while also increasing the metabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and LDL. Liraglutide was found to modify gene expression related to apoB100-containing lipoprotein catabolism, potentially reducing cardiovascular risk in T2D patients.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Keiko Tanaka, Hitoshi Sugiyama, Hiroshi Morinaga, Masashi Kitagawa, Yuzuki Kano, Yasuhiro Onishi, Koki Mise, Katsuyuki Tanabe, Haruhito A. Uchida, Jun Wada
Summary: This study found that levels of soluble CD40L and IL-31 were higher in patients with IgA nephropathy, and were significantly associated with higher estimated glomerular filtration rate, lower urinary protein to creatinine ratio, and milder tubulointerstitial lesions (i.e., the early phase of IgA nephropathy). Multivariate analysis showed that serum sCD40L was an independent determinant of a lower urinary protein to creatinine ratio after adjusting for age, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and mean blood pressure. This study demonstrated the significance of serum sCD40L and IL-31 in the early phase of IgA nephropathy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Dong-Yuan Chang, Meng-Rui Li, Xiao-Juan Yu, Su-Xia Wang, Min Chen, Ming-Hui Zhao
Summary: In this study, it was found that compared to proteinuric DN patients, nonproteinuric DN patients had lower frequency of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and better renal outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
F. Jansson Sigfrids, E. H. Dahlstrom, C. Forsblom, N. Sandholm, V. Harjutsalo, M. -R. Taskinen, P. -H. Groop
Summary: Remnant cholesterol concentration, but not variability, predicts the progression of diabetic nephropathy and development of severe diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes. However, the causal relationship between remnant cholesterol and these outcomes remains to be elucidated.
JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Urology & Nephrology
Sara Falcone, Thomas Nicol, Andrew Blease, Michael J. Randles, Elizabeth Angus, Anton Page, Frederick W. K. Tam, Charles D. Pusey, Rachel Lennon, Paul K. Potter
Summary: Nephrotic syndrome is a disease characterized by severe proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia, edema, and hyperlipidaemia. Genetic studies have identified proteins that play important roles in the signaling of the slit diaphragm, regulation of actin cytoskeleton dynamics, and cell-matrix interactions in nephrotic syndrome. In this study, a novel missense mutation in the L4a domain of the LAMA5 gene was identified in mice, leading to the development of nephrotic syndrome with histological and ultrastructural changes similar to those seen in patients. The reduced levels of LAMA5 and alteration in the matrix composition suggest the involvement of LAMA5 in the progression of nephrotic syndrome. Additionally, the genetic background of the mice affected the disease progression, indicating the influence of genetic factors in kidney diseases. Overall, this novel model provides valuable insights into the pathogenic mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets for nephrotic syndrome.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiaoya Ren, Ninglin Kang, Xianghui Yu, Xiaolei Li, Yange Tang, Jie Wu
Summary: Diabetes is a chronic disease that exerts significant pressure on patients and the medical system, especially for those with complications such as diabetic nephropathy. Understanding the factors associated with diabetic nephropathy is necessary to improve the quality of life for diabetes patients.