Calcium image of in vitro glomerulus with attached blood vessel
Scientists are making great strides in the realms of stem cell research, genomics, proteomics, organ regeneration and generation, as well as transplantation. Interesting topics of study include hypertension, kidney podocyte cells, the Rac1 and Src genes, and the enzymes mTOR and Aurora A. We will continue to update this page as discoveries are made. Here are some of the most significant recent breakthroughs.
Blood Pressure within Glomerulus Influences Podocyte Survival and ESRD
UKRO Research Project Update: Novel Metabolic Receptor Plays Role in Diabetic Kidney Disease
UKRO Research Project Update: 3D Model of a Transporter Protein Mutated in Kidney Disease
UKRO Research Project Update: Target to Eliminate Hypertension Discovered
Regeneration of Podocyte Cells Offers Hope for Kidney Patients
Scientists Discover Key to Podocyte Injury and Progressive Kidney Disease
Potential Kidney Cancer Therapy Starves Cancer Cells of Glucose
Researchers Discover Cause of FSGS
Rac1 Gene Implicated in Salt-Induced High Blood Pressure
Src Gene May Be Key to Helping Kidney Cancer Patients
Dopamine Produced in Kidneys Critical to Maintaining Normal Blood Pressure
Bardoxolone Methyl Improves Kidney Function in Type 2 Diabetics
Pirfenidone Improves Kidney Function in Diabetic Patients
Cells That Help Protect Blood Vessels Work Better in Patients on Home Dialysis
PKD1 Gene Controls Development of Many Forms of Polycystic Disease
Researchers Identify Hormone Linked to Progressive Kidney Failure
mTOR Enzyme May Be Target for Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease
Aurora A May Contribute to Polycystic Kidney Disease
Low Fat, High Carb Diet Improves Kidney Disease in Diabetic Mice
Cancer Drug May Help Stop Recurring FSGS in Kidney Transplant Patients
Anti-Aging Hormone Klotho Inhibits Kidney Damage
Researchers Find Genetic Clues to IgA Nephropathy
Gene Impacts Donor Kidney Survival, Could Increase CKD Risk
Kidney Stem Cell Breakthrough Provides Tool for Further Research
New Understanding of Kidney Gene Changes in Diabetic Nephropathy
Cell Therapy May Eliminate the Need for Transplant Drugs
UCSB Researchers Discover Drug Target for PKD
Scientists Discover Role of PVT1 Gene in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Research Breakthrough – Kidneys Grown in Lab in Scotland
