Markoff, Arseni, and Volker Gerke. Expression and functions of annexins in the kidney. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 289: F949–F956, 2005; doi:10.1152/ ajprenal.00089.2005.—This review article summarizes current knowledge about the locations and possible functions of annexin family members in the kidney. Beginning with an introduction on common structural and biochemical features as well as genera...

introduction: the selection of   optimal treatment of obstructive nephrouropathy requires information about the functional status of each kidney. nuclear renal scanning objectively measure differential renal function, multiple studies have demonstrated the role of assessment of renal perfusion and gfr with triphasic ct. the aim of this study is to assess the role of ct based on renal parenchyma...

Gut microbiota and its metabolites play pivotal roles in host physiology and pathology. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), as a group of metabolites, exert positive regulatory effects on energy metabolism, hormone secretion, immune inflammation, hypertension, and cancer. The functions of SCFAs are related to their activation of transmembrane G protein-coupled receptors and their inhibition of his...

Background The aim of this article is to review various studies aimed at finding the association between Periodontitis and Chronic Kidney Disease. Methods A search was conducted for all the articles in the past that have studied the association between Periodontitis and Chronic Kidney Disease. Data sources primarily included Pub Med with MeSH terms and free text, Scopus and Cochrane library, Go...