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Comprehensive Analysis of ceRNA Network and Immune Cell Infiltration Pattern of Autophagy-Related Genes in IgA Nephropathy. 全面分析 IgA 肾病中自噬相关基因的 ceRNA 网络和免疫细胞浸润模式
IF 2.3 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-31 DOI: 10.1159/000539571
Huaying Zhang, Huiai Lu, Bicui Zhan, He Shi, Bingjie Shui
{"title":"Comprehensive Analysis of ceRNA Network and Immune Cell Infiltration Pattern of Autophagy-Related Genes in IgA Nephropathy.","authors":"Huaying Zhang, Huiai Lu, Bicui Zhan, He Shi, Bingjie Shui","doi":"10.1159/000539571","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000539571","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a prevalent worldwide glomerular disease with a complex pathophysiology that has significant economic implications. Despite the lack of successful research, this study aims to discover the potential competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network of autophagy-associated genes in IgAN and examine their correlation with immune cell infiltration.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Autophagy-related hub genes were discovered by assessing the GSE116626 dataset and constructing a protein-protein interaction network. Nephroseq v5 analysis engine was used to analyze correlations between hub genes and proteinuria, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and serum creatinine levels. Then, a ceRNA network construction and the CIBERSORT tool for immune cell infiltration analysis were also performed. Additionally, the differentially expressed autophagy-related genes were used to predict potential targeted medications for IgAN.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 1,396 differentially expressed genes were identified in IgAN along with 25 autophagy-related differentially expressed messenger RNAs. Enrichment analysis revealed significant involvement of autophagy and apoptosis in biological processes. Next, we evaluated the top hub nodes based on their highest degrees. The ability of IgAN discrimination was confirmed in the GSE35487 and GSE37460 datasets by validating the five hub genes: SIRT1, FOS, CCL2, CDKN1A, and MYC. In the Nephroseq v5 analysis engine, the clinical correlation of the five hub genes was confirmed. Furthermore, the ceRNA network identified 18 circular RNAs and 2 microRNAs associated with hub autophagy-related genes in IgAN. Our investigation identified hsa-miR-32-3p and hsa-let-7i-5p as having elevated expression levels and substantial diagnostic value. Finally, four distinctively infiltrated immune cells were found to be associated with the hub autophagy-related genes, and 67 drugs were identified as potential therapeutic options for IgAN.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study sheds light on a novel ceRNA regulatory network mechanism associated with autophagy in IgAN development.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"528-547"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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RRAGD-Associated Autosomal Dominant Kidney Hypomagnesemia with Cardiomyopathy: A Review on the Clinical Manifestations and Therapeutic Options. RRAGD相关常染色体显性肾低镁血症伴心肌病(ADKH-RRAGD):临床表现和治疗方案综述。
IF 2.3 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.1159/000539889
Francesco Trepiccione, Irene Sambri, Barbara Ruggiero, Francesco Emma, Andrea Ballabio, Giulia Florio, Ines Vanderheyden, Anna Iervolino, François Jouret
{"title":"RRAGD-Associated Autosomal Dominant Kidney Hypomagnesemia with Cardiomyopathy: A Review on the Clinical Manifestations and Therapeutic Options.","authors":"Francesco Trepiccione, Irene Sambri, Barbara Ruggiero, Francesco Emma, Andrea Ballabio, Giulia Florio, Ines Vanderheyden, Anna Iervolino, François Jouret","doi":"10.1159/000539889","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000539889","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A hereditary condition primarily affecting the kidneys and heart has newly been identified: the RRAGD-associated autosomal dominant kidney hypomagnesemia with cardiomyopathy (ADKH-RRAGD). This disorder is characterized by renal loss of magnesium and potassium, coupled with varying degrees of cardiac dysfunction. These range from arrhythmias to severe dilated cardiomyopathy, which may require heart transplantation. Mutations associated with RRAGD significantly disrupt the non-canonical branch of the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 pathway. This disruption hinders the nuclear translocation and transcriptional activity of the transcription factor EB a crucial regulator of lysosomal and autophagic function.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>All identified RRAGD variants compromise kidney function, leading to hypomagnesemia and hypokalemia of various severity. The renal phenotype for most of the variants (i.e., S76L, I221K, P119R, P119L) typically manifests in the second decade of life occasionally preceded by childhood symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy. In contrast, the P88L variant is associated to dilated cardiomyopathy manifesting in adulthood. To date, the T97P variant has not been linked to cardiac involvement. The most severe manifestations of ADKH-RRAGD, particularly concerning electrolyte imbalance and heart dysfunction requiring transplantation in childhood appear to be associated with the S76L, I221K, P119R variants.</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>This review aimed to provide an overview of the clinical presentation for ADKH-RRAGD, aiming to enhance awareness, promote early diagnosis, and facilitate proper treatment. It also reports on the limited experience in patient management with diuretics, magnesium and potassium supplements, metformin, or calcineurin and SGLT2 inhibitors.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"637-645"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141432251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitors for Cardiorenal Protection: Ready for Prime Time? 用于保护心肾功能的醛固酮合成酶抑制剂:准备好了吗?
IF 2.3 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-18 DOI: 10.1159/000542621
Alessio Mazzieri, Francesca Timio, Francesco Patera, Francesco Trepiccione, Mario Bonomini, Gianpaolo Reboldi
{"title":"Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitors for Cardiorenal Protection: Ready for Prime Time?","authors":"Alessio Mazzieri, Francesca Timio, Francesco Patera, Francesco Trepiccione, Mario Bonomini, Gianpaolo Reboldi","doi":"10.1159/000542621","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000542621","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Aldosterone is the principal mineralocorticoid hormone and the final effector of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. This hormone is primarily synthesized by the CYP11B2 enzyme and produced by the adrenal zona glomerulosa. Through genomic and non-genomic effects, it plays an important role in cardiovascular and renal disease. To counteract aldosterone-mediated damage, steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are recommended by international guidelines, but endocrine side effects often limit their use in a substantial proportion of patients. Conversely, nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, with an improved selectivity and safety profile, are gaining a prominent position among therapeutic pillars. However, blocking the mineralocorticoid receptors does not completely inhibit aldosterone effects because of escape mechanisms and non-genomic activity. Thus, inhibiting aldosterone synthesis could be a promising strategy to prevent aldosterone-mediated cardiorenal damage. The limited specificity for CYP11B2 and side effects due to off-target activity hampered the development of first-generation aldosterone synthase inhibitors (ASIs).</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The development of highly specific ASIs led to successful clinical trials in patients with resistant and uncontrolled hypertension. Additionally, a recent randomized clinical trial showed a significant benefit of ASIs in patients with chronic kidney disease and albuminuria.</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>The strength of the clinical evidence collected so far is still limited, and larger outcome-based clinical trials are needed to confirm the promising role of ASIs in cardiorenal damage.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"1041-1056"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142668492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Osteoporotic Agents across CKD Stages: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. 不同 CKD 阶段抗骨质疏松药物的有效性和安全性:随机临床试验的 Meta 分析。
IF 2.3 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-22 DOI: 10.1159/000540235
Tahereh Sabaghian, Parisa Delkash, Maryam Rahmannia, Amir Hashem Shahidi Bonjar, Rosella Centis, Lia D'Ambrosio, Giovanni Sotgiu, Mohammad Javad Nasiri, Giovanni Battista Migliori
{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Osteoporotic Agents across CKD Stages: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.","authors":"Tahereh Sabaghian, Parisa Delkash, Maryam Rahmannia, Amir Hashem Shahidi Bonjar, Rosella Centis, Lia D'Ambrosio, Giovanni Sotgiu, Mohammad Javad Nasiri, Giovanni Battista Migliori","doi":"10.1159/000540235","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000540235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Osteoporosis poses a significant health concern, especially for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD disrupts mineral and bone metabolism, heightening the risk of fractures and complicating the management of osteoporosis. While anti-osteoporotic interventions aim to address bone health in CKD patients, ongoing research is essential to understand the comparative efficacy and safety of these medications, particularly in different CKD stages, notably in stages 4 and 5.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane CENTRAL for randomized controlled trials assessing the efficacy and safety of osteoporosis interventions in CKD up to June 15, 2024. The analysis utilized the pooled odds ratio (OR) along with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI), employing Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software, version 3.0. To assess heterogeneity in the results of individual studies, we used Cochran's Q statistic and the I2 statistic.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We analyzed 12 randomized controlled trials involving 31,027 participants, revealing a significantly lower risk of vertebral fractures with anti-osteoporotic agents (teriparatide, denosumab, romosozumab, raloxifene) compared to placebo (pooled OR, 0.28 [95% CI, 0.22-0.36]). Stratification by CKD stages showed a lower risk in Stages 1-3 but no significant reduction in stages 4 and 5. Teriparatide, denosumab, and romosozumab were effective in lowering fracture risk, whereas Raloxifene showed no significant effect. The lumbar spine, femoral neck, and total hip BMD showed no significant differences between anti-osteoporotic agents (denosumab, raloxifene, risedronate, alendronate, teriparatide) and placebo. However, romosozumab demonstrated a significantly greater BMD change in all kidney function categories. No reported side effects were observed in CKD stages 1-5 across the trials.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our meta-analysis highlights the effectiveness of anti-osteoporotic agents in lowering vertebral fracture risk in CKD patients, particularly in stages 1-3. However, this benefit is not apparent in stages 4 and 5, necessitating further research. Despite the absence of reported side effects in CKD patients, clinicians should carefully assess the suitability of these medications, considering individual risks and benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"581-587"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor for Chronic Kidney Disease: Strategies for Renal Protection. 治疗慢性肾病的血管紧张素受体-肾素抑制剂:肾脏保护策略。
IF 2.3 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-11 DOI: 10.1159/000541939
Erika Hishida, Daisuke Nagata
{"title":"Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor for Chronic Kidney Disease: Strategies for Renal Protection.","authors":"Erika Hishida, Daisuke Nagata","doi":"10.1159/000541939","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541939","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension are significant global health challenges that often coexist and aggravate each other. Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors are important to the management of these conditions; however, their efficacy for advanced CKD remains uncertain.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs) have superior efficacy for heart failure (HF) management, as evidenced by landmark trials such as the PARADIGM-HF and PARAGON-HF, thus leading to its endorsement by various guidelines. Although direct evidence supporting the renal-protective effects of ARNI is lacking, post hoc analyses have suggested its potential to mitigate the decline of the estimated glomerular filtration rate and renal events, particularly in patients with HF with a relatively preserved ejection fraction. Mechanistically, ARNI augments the glomerular filtration rate by dilating glomerular arterioles, relaxing mesangial cells, and improving renal medullary blood flow, thereby mitigating interstitial fibrosis progression. ARNI also effectively addresses nondipper hypertension, particularly in salt-sensitive individuals, thereby reducing the cardiovascular risk.</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>Uncertainties regarding the efficacy and safety of ARNI for advanced renal failure (estimated glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min) exist. Excessive hypotension associated with ARNI use may exacerbate the renal function decline, especially in older patients with comorbid HF with a reduced ejection fraction. Hence, vigilant blood pressure monitoring is essential to optimizing the renal benefits of ARNI and minimizing adverse effects. Evidence supporting the renal benefits of ARNI continues to evolve; therefore, ARNI could mitigate renal dysfunction in select patient populations. Further research should be performed to clarify the efficacy of ARNI for advanced renal failure and refine its therapeutic application for patients with concurrent HF and renal dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"916-932"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Erratum. 勘误。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-16 DOI: 10.1159/000536479
{"title":"Erratum.","authors":"","doi":"10.1159/000536479","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000536479","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"135-136"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139900180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Chronic Kidney Disease: Calls-to-Action from Nephrologists Based Mainly in Central/Eastern Europe. 慢性肾病早期诊断和干预的重要性:主要来自中欧/东欧的肾病专家的行动呼吁。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-05 DOI: 10.1159/000538165
Adrian Covic, Marcus Säemann, Jean Filipov, Ryszard Gellert, Niels Gobin, Bojan Jelaković, Kairat Kabulbayev, Merike Luman, Marius Miglinas, Ofri Mosenzon, Adrián Okša, Milan Radovic, Benaya Rozen-Zvi, Ieva Ziediņa, Vladimir Tesar
{"title":"The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Chronic Kidney Disease: Calls-to-Action from Nephrologists Based Mainly in Central/Eastern Europe.","authors":"Adrian Covic, Marcus Säemann, Jean Filipov, Ryszard Gellert, Niels Gobin, Bojan Jelaković, Kairat Kabulbayev, Merike Luman, Marius Miglinas, Ofri Mosenzon, Adrián Okša, Milan Radovic, Benaya Rozen-Zvi, Ieva Ziediņa, Vladimir Tesar","doi":"10.1159/000538165","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000538165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a global prevalence of 9.1-13.4%. Comorbidities are abundant and may cause and affect CKD. Cardiovascular disease strongly correlates with CKD, increasing the burden of both diseases.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>As a group of 15 clinical nephrologists primarily practicing in 12 Central/Eastern European countries, as well as Israel and Kazakhstan, herein we review the significant unmet needs for patients with CKD and recommend several key calls-to-action. Early diagnosis and treatment are imperative to ensure optimal outcomes for patients with CKD, with the potential to greatly reduce both morbidity and mortality. Lack of awareness of CKD, substandard indicators of kidney function, suboptimal screening rates, and geographical disparities in reimbursement often hamper access to effective care.</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>Our key calls-to-action to address these unmet needs, thus improving the standard of care for patients with CKD, are the following: increase disease awareness, such as through education; encourage provision of financial support for patients; develop screening algorithms; revisit primary care physician referral practices; and create epidemiological databases that rectify the paucity of data on early-stage disease. By focusing attention on early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of high-risk and early-stage CKD populations, we aim to reduce the burdens, progression, and mortality of CKD.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"218-227"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140039717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Impaired Microvascular Reactivity in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Submitted to Kidney Transplantation: A Prospective Observational Study. 接受肾移植的慢性肾病患者微血管反应受损:一项前瞻性观察研究。
IF 2.3 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-22 DOI: 10.1159/000540047
Paulo Sergio Borges, Flavia Augusta Orange, Isabelle Albuquerque Pontes, Geraldine F Clough, João Guilherme Bezerra Alves
{"title":"Impaired Microvascular Reactivity in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Submitted to Kidney Transplantation: A Prospective Observational Study.","authors":"Paulo Sergio Borges, Flavia Augusta Orange, Isabelle Albuquerque Pontes, Geraldine F Clough, João Guilherme Bezerra Alves","doi":"10.1159/000540047","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000540047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The effect of kidney transplantation on endothelial dysfunction and autonomic dysfunction in uremia remains controversial, and few studies have evaluated this question. Endothelial dysfunction and autonomic dysfunction, both, be assessed noninvasively using laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF). This study evaluated cutaneous microvascular blood flow and reactivity using LDF in patients undergoing kidney transplantation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective longitudinal cohort study involved 40 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing kidney transplantation, compared with 40 patients without kidney disease. Using LDF, post-occlusive reactive hyperemia (PORH) (resting flow [RF], peak flow, ratio between peak, and RF, hyperemic area, PORH index), and sympathetic constrictor response to inspiratory breath-hold (mean minimum inspiratory values) were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>RF and sympathetic constrictor response to inspiratory breath-hold (mean minimum inspiratory values), were lower in the CKD group at 1 week and at 3 months after transplantation (p &lt; 0.005). Mean minimum inspiratory values increase in the CKD group, 3 months after transplantation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Compared with controls with no CKD, in CKD patients undergoing kidney transplantation, microcirculation by LDF shows improvement after 3 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"619-629"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141590680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Endovascular Treatment for Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis: 10 Years' Experience from a Single Center. 移植肾动脉狭窄的血管内治疗:来自单一中心的十年经验。
IF 2.3 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-05 DOI: 10.1159/000541125
Xibin Pu, Bing Wang, Jun Pan, Xinyu Yu, Wei Dai, Yangyan He
{"title":"Endovascular Treatment for Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis: 10 Years' Experience from a Single Center.","authors":"Xibin Pu, Bing Wang, Jun Pan, Xinyu Yu, Wei Dai, Yangyan He","doi":"10.1159/000541125","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) is a common post-renal transplant complication. Although endovascular treatment is widely used to treat TRAS, previous research has been limited by small sample sizes. This article aimed to present the clinical outcomes of endovascular treatment for TRAS in a large sample.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between January 2010 and December 2019, this study included patients with TRAS who were admitted to our center. All patients' clinical symptoms, comorbidities, imaging data, treatment, and follow-up results were reviewed retrospectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventy two patients participated in this study. The median time between renal transplantation and TRAS was 5.25 months. Out of 72 patients, 55 (76.4%) received balloon dilatation in conjunction with stent deployment, 10 (13.9%) received drug-coated balloon dilatation alone, and 7 (9.7%) received balloon dilatation alone. The median follow-up period was 27 months. Primary patency rates were 100%, 81.8%, 74.5%, 64.6%, and 61.8% at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. A total of 23 patients were found to have restenosis during follow-up, with 6 (26.1%) requiring reintervention and none remaining restenosis after the second treatment. In the subgroup analysis of the three types of stenosis, patients with transplant renal stenosis at the anastomosis had a significantly higher rate of primary patency. Between endovascular treatments, the primary patency rate, postoperative creatinine clearance, and mean systolic blood pressure did not differ significantly.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Endovascular treatment resulted in favorable short-term patency as well as effective relief of renal dysfunction and renal hypertension in TRAS patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"821-830"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142140387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nephrolithiasis Associated with Nephrocalcinosis Is Primarily Composed of Carbonate Apatite. 与肾钙化症相关的肾结石主要由碳酸盐磷灰石组成。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Kidney & blood pressure research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-21 DOI: 10.1159/000537699
Teresa Antonia Kiener, Elena Moré, Michael Franzen, Janne Cadamuro, Christoph Schwarz, Carsten Bergmann, Hermann Salmhofer
{"title":"Nephrolithiasis Associated with Nephrocalcinosis Is Primarily Composed of Carbonate Apatite.","authors":"Teresa Antonia Kiener, Elena Moré, Michael Franzen, Janne Cadamuro, Christoph Schwarz, Carsten Bergmann, Hermann Salmhofer","doi":"10.1159/000537699","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000537699","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study was designed to determine the mineral composition of calculi in nephrocalcinosis with nephrolithiasis, diagnose the underlying disease, and monitor the course of renal function in patients with nephrocalcinosis-nephrolithiasis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Renal calculi extruded in a series of 8 patients with nephrocalcinosis were analysed using Fourier transmission infrared spectrometry. In 4 patients, next-generation sequencing using a nephrocalcinosis-nephrolithiasis panel was performed to determine the nature of the underlying disease. In addition, longitudinal analysis of renal function was performed in all patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven patients revealed carbonate apatite as the sole constituent of renal calculi. One patient showed a mixed composition of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate/carbonate apatite at first analysis yet in subsequent episodes also had calculi composed of pure carbonate apatite. Further molecular analysis displayed distal renal tubular acidosis in 2 of 4 patients who consented to sequencing. No known genetic defect could be found in the other two cases. In line with prior reports, decline of renal function was dependent on underlying disease. Distal renal tubular acidosis revealed a progressive course of renal failure, whereas other causes showed stable renal function in long term analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nephrocalcinosis with nephrolithiasis is a rare condition with heterogeneous aetiology. Yet mineral composition of renal calculi predominantly consisted of pure carbonate apatite. This uniform finding is similar to subcutaneous calcifications of various origins and might propose a general principle of tissue calcification. Progressive decline of renal function was found in distal renal tubular acidosis, whereas other conditions remained stable over time.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"239-244"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140184807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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