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Protective effect of Silybum marianum and Taraxacum officinale extracts against oxidative kidney injuries induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats
Ali Karakuş, Yeter Değer & Serkan Yıldırım
Pages: 1-6
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforProtective effect of Silybum marianum and Taraxacum officinale extracts against oxidative kidney injuries induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (847.5 KB)
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Urinary l-type fatty acid-binding protein is a predictor of early renal function after partial nephrectomy
Masaaki Yanishi, Hidefumi Kinoshita, Takao Mishima, Hisanori Taniguchi, Kenji Yoshida, Yoshihiro Komai, Kaneki Yasuda, Masato Watanabe, Motohiko Sugi & Tadashi Matsuda
Pages: 7-12
Published online: 21 Oct 2016
AbstractforUrinary l-type fatty acid-binding protein is a predictor of early renal function after partial nephrectomy | Full Text | References | PDF (889 KB)
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Transapical versus transfemoral approach and risk of acute kidney injury following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a propensity-adjusted analysis
Charat Thongprayoon, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Narat Srivali, Andrew M. Harrison, Wonngarm Kittanamongkolchai, Kevin L. Greason & Kianoush B. Kashani
Pages: 13-18
Published online: 21 Oct 2016
AbstractforTransapical versus transfemoral approach and risk of acute kidney injury following transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a propensity-adjusted analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (601.9 KB) | Supplemental
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The effect of histopathologic and clinical features on allograft survival in renal transplant patients with antibody-mediated rejection
Tulin Akagun, Halil Yazici, Yasar Caliskan, Yasemin Ozluk, Sevgi Sahin, Aydin Turkmen, Isın Kılıcaslan & Mehmet Sukru Sever
Pages: 19-25
Published online: 24 Oct 2016
AbstractforThe effect of histopathologic and clinical features on allograft survival in renal transplant patients with antibody-mediated rejection | Full Text | References | PDF (642 KB)
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Etiology, clinical profile and short-term outcome of acute kidney injury in children at a tertiary care pediatric nephrology center in Pakistan
Vina Tresa, Afshan Yaseen, Ali Asghar Lanewala, Seema Hashmi, Sabeeta Khatri, Irshad Ali & Muhammed Mubarak
Pages: 26-31
Published online: 21 Oct 2016
AbstractforEtiology, clinical profile and short-term outcome of acute kidney injury in children at a tertiary care pediatric nephrology center in Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (691.1 KB)
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Risk factors of severe peritoneal sclerosis in chronic peritoneal dialysis patients
Sudabeh Alatab, Iraj Najafi, Gholamreza Pourmand, Mostafa Hosseini & Soroosh Shekarchian
Pages: 32-39
Published online: 24 Oct 2016
AbstractforRisk factors of severe peritoneal sclerosis in chronic peritoneal dialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (709.7 KB)
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Impact of acute kidney injury on renal allograft survival
Mani Nagarajan, Sakthirajan Ramanathan, Jeyachandran Dhanapriya, Thanigachalam Dineshkumar, T. Bala Subramaniyan & Natarajan Gopalakrishnan
Pages: 40-44
Published online: 24 Oct 2016
AbstractforImpact of acute kidney injury on renal allograft survival | Full Text | References | PDF (648 KB)
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Quality of life, clinical outcome, personality and coping in chronic hemodialysis patients
Giuseppina D’Onofrio, Mariadelina Simeoni, Paolo Rizza, Mariarita Caroleo, Maria Capria, Giovanni Mazzitello, Tiziana Sacco, Elena Mazzuca, Maria Teresa Panzino, Annamaria Cerantonio, Cristina Segura-Garcia, Michele Andreucci, Pasquale De Fazio & Giorgio Fuiano
Pages: 45-53
Published online: 25 Oct 2016
AbstractforQuality of life, clinical outcome, personality and coping in chronic hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (723.3 KB)
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The prognostic value of oxidative stress and inflammation in Chinese hemodialysis patients
Zhen Wang, Chao Yu, Xin-hua Li & Bing-qing Deng
Pages: 54-58
Published online: 21 Oct 2016
AbstractforThe prognostic value of oxidative stress and inflammation in Chinese hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (472.7 KB)
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Effect of peritoneal dialysis versus hemodialysis on renal anemia in renal in end-stage disease patients: a meta-analysis
Wan-Ning Wang, Wen-Long Zhang, Tao Sun, Fu-Zhe Ma, Sensen Su & Zhong-Gao Xu
Pages: 59-66
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforEffect of peritoneal dialysis versus hemodialysis on renal anemia in renal in end-stage disease patients: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | Supplemental
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Mesenchymal stem cells: a future experimental exploration for recession of diabetic nephropathy
Amal H. Hamza, Widad M Al-Bishri, Laila A. Damiati & Hanaa H. Ahmed
Pages: 67-76
Published online: 23 Oct 2016
AbstractforMesenchymal stem cells: a future experimental exploration for recession of diabetic nephropathy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Study of the role of tumor necrosis factor-α (–308 G/A) and interleukin-10 (–1082 G/A) polymorphisms as potential risk factors to acute kidney injury in patients with severe sepsis using high-resolution melting curve analysis
Doaa I. Hashad, Eman T. Elsayed, Tamer A. Helmy & Samier M. Elawady
Pages: 77-82
Published online: 27 Oct 2016
AbstractforStudy of the role of tumor necrosis factor-α (–308 G/A) and interleukin-10 (–1082 G/A) polymorphisms as potential risk factors to acute kidney injury in patients with severe sepsis using high-resolution melting curve analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (532.2 KB)
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Early septic insult in neonatal pigs increases serum and urinary soluble Fas ligand and decreases kidney function without inducing significant renal apoptosis
Hitesh Soni & Adebowale Adebiyi
Pages: 83-91
Published online: 21 Oct 2016
AbstractforEarly septic insult in neonatal pigs increases serum and urinary soluble Fas ligand and decreases kidney function without inducing significant renal apoptosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Identification of crucial miRNAs and the targets in renal cortex of hypertensive patients by expression profiles
Guohua Wang, Lan Wu, Zhi Chen & Jinghui Sun
Pages: 92-99
Published online: 02 Nov 2016
AbstractforIdentification of crucial miRNAs and the targets in renal cortex of hypertensive patients by expression profiles | Full Text | References | PDF (926.2 KB)
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Evaluation of abnormal radiological findings in children aged 2 to 36 months followed by recurrent urinary tract infection: a retrospective study
Cinar Ozen, Pelin Ertan, Feray Aras, Gul Gumuser, Mine Ozkol & Gonul Horasan Dinc
Pages: 100-103
Published online: 06 Nov 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of abnormal radiological findings in children aged 2 to 36 months followed by recurrent urinary tract infection: a retrospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (403.5 KB)
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Screening Fabry’s disease in chronic kidney disease patients not on dialysis: a multicenter study
Yavuz Yeniçerioğlu, Hakan Akdam, Belda Dursun, Alper Alp, Funda Sağlam Eyiler, Davut Akın, Yelda Gün, Bülent Hüddam, Mehmet Batmazoğlu, Dilek Gibyeli Genek, Serhat Pirinççi, İsmail Rıfkı Ersoy, Atilla Üzüm, Zeki Soypaçacı, Mehmet Tanrısev, Hülya Çolak, Sibel Demiral Sezer, Gökay Bozkurt, Utku Oğan Akyıldız, Ayşe İpek Akyüz Ünsal, Mustafa Ünübol, Meltem Uslu, Ufuk Eryılmaz, Ceren Günel, İbrahim Meteoğlu, İrfan Yavaşoğlu, Alparslan Ünsal, Harun Akar & Pınar Okyay
Pages: 104-111
Published online: 10 Nov 2016
AbstractforScreening Fabry’s disease in chronic kidney disease patients not on dialysis: a multicenter study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Therapy with atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin reduces urinary podocytes, podocyte-associated molecules, and proximal tubule dysfunction biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study
Adrian Vlad, Mihaela Vlad, Ligia Petrica, Sorin Ursoniu, Florica Gadalean, Roxana Popescu, Daliborca Vlad, Victor Dumitrascu, Gheorghe Gluhovschi, Cristina Gluhovschi, Silvia Velciov, Flaviu Bob, Petru Matusz, Alina Secara, Anca Simulescu & Dragos Catalin Jianu
Pages: 112-119
Published online: 13 Nov 2016
AbstractforTherapy with atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin reduces urinary podocytes, podocyte-associated molecules, and proximal tubule dysfunction biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (774 KB)
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Inhibitory effect of an aqueous extract of Radix Paeoniae Alba on calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis in a rat model
Xiaoran Li, Wenyun Wang, Yu Su, Zhongjin Yue & Junsheng Bao
Pages: 120-129
Published online: 13 Jan 2017
AbstractforInhibitory effect of an aqueous extract of Radix Paeoniae Alba on calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis in a rat model | Full Text | References | PDF (3.8 MB)
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Effect of concomitant administration of coenzyme Q10 with sitagliptin on experimentally induced diabetic nephropathy in rats
Rajesh Maheshwari, Ramachandran Balaraman, Ashim Kumar Sen, Disha Shukla & Avinash Seth
Pages: 130-139
Published online: 13 Nov 2016
AbstractforEffect of concomitant administration of coenzyme Q10 with sitagliptin on experimentally induced diabetic nephropathy in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Efficacy of microwave ablation for severe secondary hyperparathyroidism in subjects undergoing hemodialysis
Zongli Diao, Liyan Wang, Dishan Li & Wenhu Liu
Pages: 140-145
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforEfficacy of microwave ablation for severe secondary hyperparathyroidism in subjects undergoing hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (726.6 KB)
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Urinary oxalate to creatinine ratios in healthy Turkish schoolchildren
Ismail Dursun, İlknur Çelik, Hakan M. Poyrazoglu, Kader Köse, Esen Tanrıkulu, Habibe Sahin, Kenan Yılmaz, Ahmet Öztürk, Sibel Yel, Zübeyde Gündüz & Ruhan Düşünsel
Pages: 146-152
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforUrinary oxalate to creatinine ratios in healthy Turkish schoolchildren | Full Text | References | PDF (688.4 KB)
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Efficacy comparison of atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin on blood lipid and microinflammatory state in maintenance hemodialysis patients
Jianwei Tian, Xiaoyan Hou, Liping Hu, Ting Chen, Kefei Wu, Chudan Cai & Xiaoyan Bai
Pages: 153-158
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforEfficacy comparison of atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin on blood lipid and microinflammatory state in maintenance hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (524.5 KB)
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Pin1 and secondary hyperparathyroidism of chronic kidney disease: gene polymorphisms and protein levels
Yu Zhao, Li-Li Zhang, Fa-Xian Ding, Ping Cao, Yuan-Yuan Qi & Jing Wang
Pages: 159-165
Published online: 23 Nov 2016
AbstractforPin1 and secondary hyperparathyroidism of chronic kidney disease: gene polymorphisms and protein levels | Full Text | References | PDF (600.2 KB)
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Point of care assessment of cardiac troponin T level in CKD patients with chest symptom
Masaki Iwasaki, Kenji Yamazaki, Nobutaka Ikeda, Yuri Tanaka, Toshihide Hayashi, Shun Kubo, Ai Matsukane, Hiroki Hase & Nobuhiko Joki
Pages: 166-172
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforPoint of care assessment of cardiac troponin T level in CKD patients with chest symptom | Full Text | References | PDF (594.7 KB)
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Emotional management and biological markers of dietetic regimen in chronic kidney disease patients
Carlo Lai, Paola Aceto, Massimiliano Luciani, Erika Fazzari, Valerio Cesari, Stella Luciano, Antonio Fortini, Desiderata Berloco, Francesco Canulla, Vincenzo Bruzzese & Silvia Lai
Pages: 173-178
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforEmotional management and biological markers of dietetic regimen in chronic kidney disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (941.9 KB)
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Infective spondylodiscitis in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a case series
Yueh-An Lu, Hsiang-Hao Hsu, Huang-Kai Kao, Chia-Hui Lee, Shen-Yang Lee, Guan-Hsing Chen, Cheng-Chieh Hung & Ya-Chung Tian
Pages: 179-186
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforInfective spondylodiscitis in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a case series | Full Text | References | PDF (642.7 KB)
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Comparison of Saudi Arabian hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients’ illness perceptions
Abdulhameed A. Alharbi, Rajaa M. Alraddadi, Alwaleed A. Alharbi & Yazeed A. Alharbi
Pages: 187-192
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforComparison of Saudi Arabian hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients’ illness perceptions | Full Text | References | PDF (514.2 KB)
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N-acetylcysteine protects against star fruit-induced acute kidney injury
Maria Heloisa Massola Shimizu, Pedro Henrique França Gois, Rildo Aparecido Volpini, Daniele Canale, Weverton Machado Luchi, Leila Froeder, Ita Pfeferman Heilberg & Antonio Carlos Seguro
Pages: 193-202
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforN-acetylcysteine protects against star fruit-induced acute kidney injury | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Cystatin C, vascular biomarkers and measured glomerular filtration rate in patients with unresponsive hypertensive phenotype: a pilot study
Velibor Čabarkapa, Branislava Ilinčić, Mirjana Đerić, Viktorija Vučaj Ćirilović, Milena Kresoja, Radmila Žeravica & Vladimir Sakač
Pages: 203-210
Published online: 23 Nov 2016
AbstractforCystatin C, vascular biomarkers and measured glomerular filtration rate in patients with unresponsive hypertensive phenotype: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (1,003.3 KB)
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Effect of Cichorium intybus L. seed extract on renal parameters in experimentally induced early and late diabetes type 2 in rats
Yasin Pourfarjam, Lotfollah Rezagholizadeh, Azin Nowrouzi, Alipasha Meysamie, Sarah Ghaseminejad, Nasrin Ziamajidi & Davood Norouzi
Pages: 211-221
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforEffect of Cichorium intybus L. seed extract on renal parameters in experimentally induced early and late diabetes type 2 in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB)
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Establishment and observation of a new and ideal reversible model of PUUO
Wei Zhu, Xi Zheng, Chunming Jiang, Haifeng Huang, Wei Wang, He Liu, Wei Jiang, Lin Yang, Shengjie Zhang, Miao Zhang, Dalong Zhu & Xiang Yan
Pages: 222-228
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforEstablishment and observation of a new and ideal reversible model of PUUO | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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DMP-1 attenuates oxidative stress and inhibits TGF-β activation in rats with diabetic kidney disease
Na Du, Shunan Liu, Chongshuang Cui, Mo Zhang, Jibin Jia & Xia Cao
Pages: 229-235
Published online: 23 Nov 2016
AbstractforDMP-1 attenuates oxidative stress and inhibits TGF-β activation in rats with diabetic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Olive oil abrogates acrylamide induced nephrotoxicity by modulating biochemical and histological changes in rats
Imen Ghorbel, Awatef Elwej, Nesrine Fendri, Héla Mnif, Kamel Jamoussi, Tahia Boudawara, Naziha Grati Kamoun & Najiba Zeghal
Pages: 236-245
Published online: 15 Nov 2016
AbstractforOlive oil abrogates acrylamide induced nephrotoxicity by modulating biochemical and histological changes in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Dietary zinc modifies diabetic-induced renal pathology in rats
Wael M. Elsaed & Hazem Abdelhamid Mohamed
Pages: 246-257
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforDietary zinc modifies diabetic-induced renal pathology in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (3.6 MB)
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Morphine enhances renal cell carcinoma aggressiveness through promotes survivin level
Yabing Ma, Zhongzhong Ren, Shuyong Ma, Wenjun Yan, Man He, Dong Wang & Peiyan Ding
Pages: 258-264
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforMorphine enhances renal cell carcinoma aggressiveness through promotes survivin level | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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H2S improves renal fibrosis in STZ-induced diabetic rats by ameliorating TGF-β1 expression
Yan Li, Lin Li, Ou Zeng, Jun Mao Liu & Jun Yang
Pages: 265-272
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforH2S improves renal fibrosis in STZ-induced diabetic rats by ameliorating TGF-β1 expression | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Predictive value of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in renal prognosis of patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Hamit Küçük, Berna Göker, Özkan Varan, Burak Dumludag, Şeminur Haznedaroğlu, Mehmet Akif Öztürk, Abdurrahman Tufan, Tugce Emiroglu & Yasemin Erten
Pages: 273-276
Published online: 05 Dec 2016
AbstractforPredictive value of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in renal prognosis of patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis | Full Text | References | PDF (521.2 KB)
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Opinions of nephrologists on the efficacy and tolerance of statins in hemodialysis patients
Ewa Budzisz & Michał Nowicki
Pages: 277-282
Published online: 25 Nov 2016
AbstractforOpinions of nephrologists on the efficacy and tolerance of statins in hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (541.4 KB)
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What has changed in the prevalence of hypertension in dialyzed children during the last decade?
Marcin Tkaczyk, Małgorzata Stańczyk, Monika Miklaszewska, Katarzyna Zachwieja, Ryszard Wierciński, Roman Stankiewicz, Agnieszka Firszt-Adamczyk, Jacek Zachwieja, Halina Borzęcka, Ilona Zagożdżon, Beata Leszczyńska, Anna Medyńska, Piotr Adamczyk, Maria Szczepańska & Wojciech Fendler
Pages: 283-289
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforWhat has changed in the prevalence of hypertension in dialyzed children during the last decade? | Full Text | References | PDF (836.4 KB)
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Outcomes of kidney transplantation in Alport syndrome compared with other forms of renal disease
Yvelynne P. Kelly, Anish Patil, Luke Wallis, Susan Murray, Saumitra Kant, Mohammed A. Kaballo, Liam Casserly, Brendan Doyle, Anthony Dorman, Patrick O’Kelly & Peter J. Conlon
Pages: 290-293
Published online: 05 Dec 2016
AbstractforOutcomes of kidney transplantation in Alport syndrome compared with other forms of renal disease | Full Text | References | PDF (439.8 KB)
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Invasive fungal infections in renal transplant patients: a single center study
Minaxi H. Patel, Rashmi D. Patel, Aruna V. Vanikar, Kamal V. Kanodia, Kamlesh S. Suthar, Lovelesh K. Nigam, Himanshu V. Patel, Ansy H. Patel, Vivek B. Kute & Hargovind L. Trivedi
Pages: 294-298
Published online: 13 Jan 2017
AbstractforInvasive fungal infections in renal transplant patients: a single center study | Full Text | References | PDF (458.2 KB)
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The SPO11-C631T gene polymorphism and male infertility risk: a meta-analysis
Zheng-Ju Ren, Peng-Wei Ren, Bo Yang, Jian Liao, Sheng-Zhuo Liu, Kun Fang, Shang-Qing Ren, Liang-Ren Liu & Qiang Dong
Pages: 299-305
Published online: 04 Jan 2017
AbstractforThe SPO11-C631T gene polymorphism and male infertility risk: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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State Of The Art Reviews

Review
Advance of autophagy in chronic kidney diseases
Xu Deng, Yifan Xie & Aihua Zhang
Pages: 306-313
Published online: 13 Jan 2017
AbstractforAdvance of autophagy in chronic kidney diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (659.2 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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A new update for radiocontrast-induced nephropathy aggravated with glycerol in rats: the protective potential of epigallocatechin-3-gallate
Saziye Sezin Palabiyik, Busra Dincer, Elif Cadirci, Irfan Cinar, Cemal Gundogdu, Beyzagul Polat, Muhammed Yayla & Zekai Halici
Pages: 314-322
Published online: 18 Jan 2017
AbstractforA new update for radiocontrast-induced nephropathy aggravated with glycerol in rats: the protective potential of epigallocatechin-3-gallate | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Acute kidney injury in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome of childhood is a major risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease
Afshan Yaseen, Vina Tresa, Ali Asghar Lanewala, Seema Hashmi, Irshad Ali, Sabeeta Khatri & Muhammed Mubarak
Pages: 323-327
Published online: 17 Jan 2017
AbstractforAcute kidney injury in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome of childhood is a major risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (509 KB)
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Brief Report

Report
Underestimated incidence of kidney disease in nonrenal outpatient
Zeyuan Lu, Jianyong Yin, Guangyuan Zhang, Rui Wu, Qing Zhao, Niansong Wang, Chungen Yan & Feng Wang
Pages: 328-332
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforUnderestimated incidence of kidney disease in nonrenal outpatient | Full Text | References | PDF (756.9 KB)
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Clinical Study

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Contribution of volume overload to the arterial stiffness of hemodialysis patients
Łukasz Czyżewski, Janusz Wyzgał, Emilia Czyżewska, Janusz Sierdziński & Łukasz Szarpak
Pages: 333-339
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforContribution of volume overload to the arterial stiffness of hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (576.2 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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Renoprotective effects of a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor in a mouse model of progressive renal fibrosis
Takahiro Uchida, Takashi Oda, Hidehito Matsubara, Atsushi Watanabe, Hanako Takechi, Naoki Oshima, Yutaka Sakurai & Hiroo Kumagai
Pages: 340-349
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforRenoprotective effects of a dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor in a mouse model of progressive renal fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Clinical Study

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A meta-analysis on correlation between interleukin-6 -174G/C polymorphism and end-stage renal disease
Ye Feng, Yan Tang, Hongwei Zhou & Kaiqing Xie
Pages: 350-356
Published online: 05 Feb 2017
AbstractforA meta-analysis on correlation between interleukin-6 -174G/C polymorphism and end-stage renal disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Chronic kidney disease progression: a retrospective analysis of 3-year adherence to a low protein diet
Felipe Rizzetto, Viviane de Oliveira Leal, Leonardo Soares Bastos, Denis Fouque & Denise Mafra
Pages: 357-362
Published online: 02 Feb 2017
AbstractforChronic kidney disease progression: a retrospective analysis of 3-year adherence to a low protein diet | Full Text | References | PDF (521.7 KB)
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Laboratory Study

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Ameliorative effects of pine bark extract on cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury in rats
In-Chul Lee, Je-Won Ko, Sung-Hyeuk Park, Na-Rae Shin, In-Sik Shin, Yun-Bae Kim & Jong-Choon Kim
Pages: 363-371
Published online: 08 Feb 2017
AbstractforAmeliorative effects of pine bark extract on cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Investigation of optimum N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide level in patients on maintained hemodialysis
Lan Chen, Ying-Ying Chen, Yi-Sheng Ling, Chun-Hua Lin, Jin-Xuan He & Tian-Jun Guan
Pages: 372-378
Published online: 16 Feb 2017
AbstractforInvestigation of optimum N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide level in patients on maintained hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (828.6 KB)
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AJin Cho, Seung Min Lee, Jung Woo Noh, Don Kyoung Choi, Yongseong Lee, Sung Tae Cho, Ki Kyung Kim, Young Goo Lee & Young Ki Lee
Pages: 379-384
Published online: 16 Feb 2017
AbstractforAcid-base disorders after orthotopic bladder replacement: comparison of an ileal neobladder and an ileal conduit | Full Text | References | PDF (574.3 KB)
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Pages: 385-391
Published online: 16 Feb 2017
AbstractforThe effect of hypericum perforatum on kidney ischemia/reperfusion damage | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Pages: 392-399
Published online: 15 Feb 2017
AbstractforThe association between soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 levels in drained dialysate and peritoneal injury in peritoneal dialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Pages: 400-405
Published online: 22 Feb 2017
AbstractforIdentification of the appropriate fixation site to avoid peritoneal catheter migration based on a mechanical analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (747.6 KB)
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Pages: 406-412
Published online: 06 Mar 2017
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Correction to: Chen, Chen, Ling, Lin, He, and Guan, Investigation of optimum N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide level in patients on maintained hemodialysis
Page: 413
Published online: 21 Mar 2017
CitationforCorrection to: Chen, Chen, Ling, Lin, He, and Guan, Investigation of optimum N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide level in patients on maintained hemodialysis | Full Text | PDF (136.7 KB)
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Bilateral rectal sheath hematomas after low-molecular weight heparin treatment in uremia
Lu Xu, Lei Liu & Xinjian Li
Pages: 414-416
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
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The relationship between survival rate and intradialytic blood pressure changes in maintenance hemodialysis patients
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Pages: 417-422
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforThe relationship between survival rate and intradialytic blood pressure changes in maintenance hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (803.6 KB)
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Puerarin attenuates renal fibrosis by reducing oxidative stress induced-epithelial cell apoptosis via MAPK signal pathways in vivo and in vitro
Xiangjun Zhou, Chen Bai, Xinbo Sun, Xiaoxin Gong, Yong Yang, Congbo Chen, Guang Shan & Qisheng Yao
Pages: 423-431
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforPuerarin attenuates renal fibrosis by reducing oxidative stress induced-epithelial cell apoptosis via MAPK signal pathways in vivo and in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB)
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Physiopathological approach to infective endocarditis in chronic hemodialysis patients: left heart versus right heart involvement
Yassamine Bentata
Pages: 432-439
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforPhysiopathological approach to infective endocarditis in chronic hemodialysis patients: left heart versus right heart involvement | Full Text | References | PDF (688.6 KB)
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Calcium oxalate crystals induces tight junction disruption in distal renal tubular epithelial cells by activating ROS/Akt/p38 MAPK signaling pathway
Lei Yu, Xiuguo Gan, Xukun Liu & Ruihua An
Pages: 440-451
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforCalcium oxalate crystals induces tight junction disruption in distal renal tubular epithelial cells by activating ROS/Akt/p38 MAPK signaling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Can salivary creatinine and urea levels be used to diagnose chronic kidney disease in children as accurately as serum creatinine and urea levels? A case–control study
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Effect of norcantharidin on the proliferation, apoptosis, and cell cycle of human mesangial cells
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Pages: 458-464
Published online: 10 Apr 2017
AbstractforEffect of norcantharidin on the proliferation, apoptosis, and cell cycle of human mesangial cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Mo Yuan, Ying Tan, Yun Pang, Yong-zhe Li, Yan Song, Feng Yu & Ming-hui Zhao
Pages: 465-473
Published online: 10 Apr 2017
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Molecular mechanisms involved in podocyte EMT and concomitant diabetic kidney diseases: an update
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Pages: 474-483
Published online: 17 Apr 2017
AbstractforMolecular mechanisms involved in podocyte EMT and concomitant diabetic kidney diseases: an update | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Urinary IL-8 is a marker of early and long-term graft function after renal transplantation
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Pages: 484-490
Published online: 11 May 2017
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Prooxidant–antioxidant balance, hsTnI and hsCRP: mortality prediction in haemodialysis patients, two-year follow-up
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Pages: 491-499
Published online: 11 May 2017
AbstractforProoxidant–antioxidant balance, hsTnI and hsCRP: mortality prediction in haemodialysis patients, two-year follow-up | Full Text | References | PDF (800.5 KB)
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Does copy number variation of APOL1 gene affect the susceptibility to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?
Ting Peng, Guisen Li, Xiang Zhong & Li Wang
Pages: 500-504
Published online: 11 May 2017
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Biomarker for early renal microvascular and diabetic kidney diseases
Narisa Futrakul & Prasit Futrakul
Pages: 505-511
Published online: 11 May 2017
AbstractforBiomarker for early renal microvascular and diabetic kidney diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (794.9 KB)
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The efficacy and safety of tacrolimus monotherapy in adult-onset nephrotic syndrome caused by idiopathic membranous nephropathy
Qian Liang, Heng Li, Xishao Xie, Fangzhi Qu, Xiayu Li & Jianghua Chen
Pages: 512-518
Published online: 31 May 2017
AbstractforThe efficacy and safety of tacrolimus monotherapy in adult-onset nephrotic syndrome caused by idiopathic membranous nephropathy | Full Text | References | PDF (751.1 KB)
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Protective effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Pistacia vera against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats
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Pages: 519-525
Published online: 30 May 2017
AbstractforProtective effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Pistacia vera against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Early mortality risk in incident Chinese hemodialysis patients: a retrospective cohort study
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Published online: 21 Jun 2017
AbstractforEarly mortality risk in incident Chinese hemodialysis patients: a retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (960 KB)
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Pages: 533-539
Published online: 22 Jun 2017
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Pages: 540-546
Published online: 19 Jul 2017
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Pages: 547-554
Published online: 20 Jul 2017
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The predictive value of the product of contrast medium volume and urinary albumin/creatinine ratio in contrast-induced acute kidney injury
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Pages: 555-560
Published online: 20 Jul 2017
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Pages: 561-565
Published online: 20 Jul 2017
AbstractforApplication of ureterorenoscope and flexible ureterorenoscope lithotripsy in removing calculus from extracorporeal living donor renal graft: a single-center experience | Full Text | References | PDF (927.1 KB)
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Serum ferritin as an activity marker for granulamotosis with polyangiitis
Hamit Kucuk, Ozkan Varan, Berna Goker, Berivan Bitik, Mehmet Akif Ozturk, Seminur Haznedaroglu & Abdurrahman Tufan
Pages: 566-569
Published online: 25 Jul 2017
AbstractforSerum ferritin as an activity marker for granulamotosis with polyangiitis | Full Text | References | PDF (458.1 KB)
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Reduction in the presence of cryoglobulins over time in the hemodialysis treatment
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Pages: 570-574
Published online: 25 Jul 2017
AbstractforReduction in the presence of cryoglobulins over time in the hemodialysis treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (476.7 KB)
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The influence of fasudil on renal proximal tubular cell epithelial–mesenchymal transition induced by parathormone
Ziqing Gao, Weiping Zhu, Hua Zhang, Zhonghe Li & Tongxia Cui
Pages: 575-581
Published online: 25 Jul 2017
AbstractforThe influence of fasudil on renal proximal tubular cell epithelial–mesenchymal transition induced by parathormone | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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The efficacy of low-dose tadalafil in patients undergoing hemodialysis with end-stage renal disease
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Pages: 582-587
Published online: 25 Jul 2017
AbstractforThe efficacy of low-dose tadalafil in patients undergoing hemodialysis with end-stage renal disease | Full Text | References | PDF (550.8 KB)
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Effects of co-exposure to atrazine and ethanol on the oxidative damage of kidney and liver in Wistar rats
Sunny O. Abarikwu, Queen C. Duru, Rex-Clovis C. Njoku, Benjamin A. Amadi, Aseme Tamunoibuomie & Enebimoere Keboh
Pages: 588-596
Published online: 25 Jul 2017
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The association between methylation levels of targeted genes and albuminuria in patients with early diabetic kidney disease
Ozgur Aldemir, Faruk Turgut & Cumali Gokce
Pages: 597-601
Published online: 14 Aug 2017
AbstractforThe association between methylation levels of targeted genes and albuminuria in patients with early diabetic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (856.6 KB)
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Protective effect of regular physical activity on major depressive episodes in patients with early stages of chronic kidney disease
Fu-Xiang Zhu, Xiang-Yang Zhang, Xiao-Kai Ding & Bin Han
Pages: 602-606
Published online: 14 Aug 2017
AbstractforProtective effect of regular physical activity on major depressive episodes in patients with early stages of chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (474.2 KB)
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Low employment and low willingness of being reemployed in Chinese working-age maintained hemodialysis patients
Bihong Huang, Bihong Lai, Ling Xu, Ying Wang, Yanpei Cao, Ping Yan & Jing Chen
Pages: 607-612
Published online: 14 Aug 2017
AbstractforLow employment and low willingness of being reemployed in Chinese working-age maintained hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (617 KB)
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Effects of far infrared therapy on arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis
Qingsong Wan, Shikun Yang, Li Li & Fenfen Chu
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Published online: 14 Aug 2017
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A comparison of quality of sleep between patients with chronic kidney disease not on hemodialysis and end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis in a developing country
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Published online: 14 Aug 2017
AbstractforA comparison of quality of sleep between patients with chronic kidney disease not on hemodialysis and end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis in a developing country | Full Text | References | PDF (531.5 KB)
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Disparate phospho-Smad2 levels in advanced type 2 diabetes patients with diabetic nephropathy and early experimental db/db mouse model
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Pages: 629-642
Published online: 14 Aug 2017
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Published online: 14 Aug 2017
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Published online: 14 Aug 2017
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Current evidence on the use of anti-RAAS agents in congenital or acquired solitary kidney
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Published online: 14 Aug 2017
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Published online: 23 Aug 2017
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Published online: 30 Aug 2017
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Pages: 698-701
Published online: 10 Oct 2017
AbstractforPlasma heparanase is associated with blood glucose levels but not urinary microalbumin excretion in type 2 diabetic nephropathy at the early stage | Full Text | References | PDF (441.9 KB)
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Published online: 12 Nov 2017
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Published online: 15 Nov 2017
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Published online: 16 Nov 2017
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