Scientists studying the mechanisms behind cell adhesion have made some significant discoveries about the factors that influence podocyte survival. The kidney filter barrier is made up of podocyte cells with long foot-like projections that wrap around the capillaries of the glomerulus. The slits between these projections allow smaller molecules like salts, water and sugar to … Continue reading Blood Pressure within Glomerulus Influences Podocyte Survival and ESRD
Regeneration of Podocyte Cells Offers Hope for Kidney Patients
Researchers at Stanford School of Medicine have discovered that the podocyte cells that make up the kidney filter membrane may be able to regenerate during normal kidney function. Scientists have long believed that these cells, which suffer damage in more than 90 percent of chronic kidney diseases, such as FSGS and diabetic nephropathy, could not … Continue reading Regeneration of Podocyte Cells Offers Hope for Kidney Patients
Scientists Discover Key to Podocyte Injury and Progressive Kidney Disease
Researchers at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School have discovered an important molecular mechanism behind worsening kidney disease. In a disease such as FSGS, for example, the kidney filter membrane (also known as the slit diaphragm) is damaged, allowing proteins to leak into the urine. The initial damage causes further … Continue reading Scientists Discover Key to Podocyte Injury and Progressive Kidney Disease
UKRO Announces 2011-2012 Grant Extension for Janos Peti-Peterdi
UKRO is pleased to announce a 2011-2012 extension of Dr. Janos Peti-Peterdi’s previous special project research grant. Dr. Peti-Peterdi, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics and Medicine at the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the USC Keck School of Medicine, has been awarded $60,000 to continue translational studies on urinary succinate as a novel mechanism and biomarker … Continue reading UKRO Announces 2011-2012 Grant Extension for Janos Peti-Peterdi
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Can You Name the Famous People Who Have Died of Kidney Disease?
Some of our favorite actors, composers, writers, musicians, and athletes have died from kidney disease—many of them, far too soon. The story of Mozart’s death is a fascinating medical mystery, explored in our recent blog post. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer, died 1791 most likely from kidney failure Emily Dickinson, poet, died 1886 of Bright’s disease … Continue reading Can You Name the Famous People Who Have Died of Kidney Disease?