UKRO – University Kidney Research Organization
Together We Build a Kidney
Scientists at the Saban Research Institute at The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have shown that stem cells from amniotic fluid can slow kidney disease progression in mice with Alport syndrome. Treating the mice with stem cells prior to the onset of proteinuria improved survival rates, delayed the progression of kidney scarring and lessened the decline … Continue reading Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells Slow Kidney Disease Progression
It’s important for people suffering from kidney disease to know they’re not alone. Here’s a list of today’s celebrities and athletes who have suffered from kidney disease. Peter Burns, singer for the band, Dead or Alive, acute kidney failure caused by several kidney stones Nick Cannon, singer, actor, suffers from lupus nephritis Grizzwald Chapman, actor … Continue reading Celebrities with Kidney Disease
We are excited to announce that Dr. Janos Peti-Peterdi is receiving recognition from leading scientific societies and the renal research community for his UKRO-funded work on urinary succinate and the metabolic receptor GPR91. He will be an invited speaker this November at the American Society of Nephrology meeting in San Diego, giving a symposium talk … Continue reading Recognition for Dr. Janos Peti-Peterdi’s UKRO-Funded Research
From April 2 to April 7, 2012, fabulous celebrity consignment shop, the AdDress Boutique, is hosting a silent auction of gorgeous hats from Natalie Cole’s collection. Drop by the store at 1116 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica, and place your bid for one or all of these hats, just perfect for the spring season. All … Continue reading AdDress Boutique Hosts Silent Auction of Natalie Cole Items to Support UKRO
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Joslin Diabetes Center have discovered that high levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptors found in the blood of patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes may predict incidence of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure years later. TNF proteins can trigger inflammation, which has been linked to … Continue reading TNF Proteins May Warn of Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk
Scientists from Singapore and China studying people of Han Chinese descent have identified genes and regions in the human genome that increase susceptibility to IgA nephropathy. The researchers believe the genes could also play a role in the development of clinical symptoms and their severity. Lead scientist, Dr. Yu Xueqing said, “These findings offer us opportunities … Continue reading New Kidney Disease Susceptibility Genes Discovered in Asian Genomic Study