In this state-of-the-art review, we highlight the major advances over the last 5 years in
neonatal acute kidney injury (AKI). Large multicenter studies reveal that neonatal AKI is …

Children born with a solitary functioning kidney (SFK) have an increased risk of
hypertension and kidney disease from early in adulthood. In response to a reduction in …

Background Estimation of glomerular function is necessary to diagnose kidney diseases.
However, the study of glomeruli in the clinic is currently done indirectly through urine and …

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a chemotherapy drug widely used to treat a range of cancer types,
despite the recurrence of adverse reactions. Therefore, information on its side effects when …

In 1990, mutations of the Wilms' tumor-1 gene (WT1), encoding a transcription factor in the
embryonic kidney, were found in 10–15% of Wilms' tumors; germline WT1 mutations were …

Food safety and human health remain significant concerns in the food industry. Detecting
food contaminants and diagnosing diseases are critical aspects. Ferritin, an iron storage …

Glomeruli are the filtration units of the kidney and their function relies heavily on their
microcirculation. Despite its obvious diagnostic importance, an accurate estimation of blood …

Imaging biomarkers are being rapidly developed for early diagnosis and staging of disease.
The development of these biomarkers requires advances in both image acquisition and …

Chronic infusion of subpressor level of angiotensin II (ANG II) increases the abundance of
Na+ transporters along the distal nephron, balanced by suppression of Na+ transporters …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major healthcare issue worldwide. However, the
prevalence of pediatric CKD has never been systematically assessed and consistent …