UKRO – University Kidney Research Organization
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Scientists from Dr. Andrew McMahon’s stem cell lab at USC have uncovered the cellular responses that occur within damaged kidneys by using a unique “TRAP” mouse model. Their research builds upon TRAP (translating ribosome affinity purification), a method used to tag ribosomes, molecular structures that contain RNA and are responsible for protein synthesis. The scientists … Continue reading Stem Cell Scientists Lay TRAP for Kidney Disease
Exciting research partnerships at USC may unlock new treatments and cures for kidney disease. A recent USC article highlights the promising stem cell work of Andrew McMahon, Ph.D., director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC, leader of the USC Stem Cell Initiative, and member of … Continue reading Exciting Research Partnerships at USC May Unlock Cures for Kidney Disease
Researchers continue to make important and sometimes surprising discoveries about PKD and the PKD1 gene. Here is a roundup of the latest PKD findings. A University of Colorado School of Medicine study has shown that pravastatin can slow down the growth of PKD cysts in children and young adults. – Statins Given Early Decrease Progression … Continue reading Top News for PKD Research
With their exciting discovery of the cellular signaling responsible for renal regeneration, scientists from Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, and Stanford University aim to change the way researchers think about kidneys. Using a special mouse model to track cell growth in vivo, they made surprising discoveries about how growth really happens in the kidney. … Continue reading Cellular Signaling Responsible for Kidney Regeneration Discovered
We are very sad to announce that Dr. Benjamin H. Barbour, an early member of the UKRO board of directors and a director emeritus for the last few years, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Dr. Barbour was an important member of the nephrology community with a long, illustrious career marked by his dedication … Continue reading UKRO Announces the Passing of Dr. Benjamin H. Barbour
Researchers from University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medical School have linked elevated blood levels of the protein fibrinogen with an increased risk of death in kidney disease patients. Fibrinogen is produced by the liver and aids in blood clot formation. Doctors typically measure fibrinogen levels to diagnose bleeding issues or to test for heart disease. Too much fibrinogen … Continue reading Testing Fibrinogen Levels Could Lead to Earlier Detection of Fatal Outcomes in CKD