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NPHP Nucleic Acids and Proteins
2417p1 – UM File # 2417p1 Background Nephronophthisis (NPHP), an autosomal recessive cystic kidney disease, constitutes the most frequent genetic cause for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children and young adults. NPHP is a progressive hereditary kidney disease marked by anemia, polyuria, renal loss of sodium, progressing to chronic renal failure, tubular atrophy, interstitial fibrosis, glomerular... Read More
Procedure for the Differentiation of Stem Cells into Renal Epithelial Cells
3130 – Kidney disease is a major health problem in the United States, afflicting about 8 million Americans. Kidney disorders run the gamut from minor infections to total kidney failure. Many diseases that affect the kidney are chronic problems. Although diagnosis and treatment of kidney problems have improved significantly in the past 30 years, however, modern dialysis techniques and organ... Read More
Identification of the Gene (NPHP4) Causing Nephronophthisis Type 4 and Retinis Pigmentosa
2417 – Nephronophthisis (NPHP), an autosomal recessive cystic kidney disease, constitutes the most frequent genetic cause for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children and young adults. NPHP is a progressive hereditary kidney disease marked by anemia, polyuria, renal loss of sodium, progressing to chronic renal failure, tubular atrophy, interstitial fibrosis, glomerular sclerosis, and medullary... Read More