Pelvic cancer survivors who were treated with radiation therapy are at risk for developing
(hemorrhagic) radiation cystitis (RC) many years after completion of radiation therapy …

Background Increased gene transcription of hypoxia‐induced mediators of fibrosis in renal
tissue has been identified in experimentally induced, ischemic chronic kidney disease …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disorder that causes changes in both the structure and
function of the kidneys, causing complications such as hypertension, edema, and oliguria …

Objective Upregulation of matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) is associated with
hypertension and kidney fibrosis, which can progress to chronic kidney disease (CKD) …

Background To systematically evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of urinary Dickkopf-Related
Protein 3 (DKK-3) in acute kidney injury and to explore the clinical application value of …

Accumulating evidence shows that renal fibrosis plays a key role in the development of
hypertensive nephropathy (HTN). Therefore, a better understanding of the underlying …

Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that affects about 10% of reproductive-aged
adolescents and women. The etiology of the disease is unknown; however, a prevailing …

Aims: Effective and applicable predictors of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are needed
for patients with myeloperoxidase–antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis …

MMP7 is the smallest member of the MMP family and plays multiple physiological and
pathological roles through interaction with a variety of molecules. Purified MMP7 would be …