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Endocrine and Paracrine Role of FGF23 and Klotho in Health and Disease
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 132

Endocrine and Paracrine Role of FGF23 and Klotho in Health and Disease

αKlotho and fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) were discovered independently about 20 years ago. Since their initial description, a series of exciting discoveries have revealed the important role of endocrine and paracrine FGF23 and αKlotho signaling not only for the physiological regulation of mineral and bone homeostasis, but also for the pathophysiology of diseases such as chronic kidney disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and disorders characterized by impaired bone mineralization. The 11 articles compiled in this Research Topic consist of three Original Research articles and 8 Reviews or Mini Reviews, and are an excellent source of information about the state of the art in the FGF23/αKlotho field, covering almost all aspects of FGF23/αKlotho biology.

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 3066

Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book

Overcome the toughest clinical challenges in nephrology with the new 9th edition of Brenner/Rector’s The Kidney! A brand-new editorial team of Drs. Maarten W. Taal, Glenn M. Chertow, Philip A. Marsden, Karl Skorecki, Alan S. L. Yu, and Barry M. Brenner,, together with a diverse list of international contributors bring you the latest knowledge and best practices on every front in nephrology worldwide. Brand-new sections on Global Considerations in Nephrology and Pediatric Nephrology, as well as new chapters on recent clinical trials, cardiovascular and renal risk prediction in chronic kidney disease, identification of genetic causes of kidney disease, and many others, keep you at the forefr...

Vitamin D
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 2190

Vitamin D

Vitamin D, a steroid hormone, has mainly been known for its effects on bone and osteoporosis. The current therapeutic practices expand into such markets as cancer research, pediatrics, nephrology, dermatology, immunology, and genetics. This 3e includes over 100 chapters covering everything from chemistry and metabolism to mechanisms of action, diagnosis and management, new analogs, and emerging therapies. This complete reference works is a must-have resource for anyone working in endocrinology, osteology, bone biology, or cancer research.

Primer on Kidney Diseases
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 624

Primer on Kidney Diseases

An official publication of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), the book provides a current overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of kidney diseases, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Includes new chapters on pathogenesis and pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy and genetic basis of glomerular and structural kidney disorders.

Endocrine FGFs and Klothos
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 250

Endocrine FGFs and Klothos

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) have been recognized primarily as autocrine/paracrine factors that regulate embryonic development and organogenesis. However, recent studies have revealed that some FGFs function as endocrine factors and regulate various metabolic processes in adulthood. Such FGFs, collectively called endocrine FGFs, are comprised of three members (FGF15/19, FGF21, and FGF23: FGF15 is the mouse ortholog of human FGF19). These endocrine FGFs share a common structural feature that enables the endocrine mode of action at the expense of the affinity to FGF receptors. To restore the affinity to FGF receptors in their target organs, the endocrine FGFs have designated the Klotho family of transmembrane proteins as obligate co-receptors. By expressing Klothos in a tissue-specific manner, this unique co-receptor system also enables the endocrine FGFs to specify their target organs among many tissues that express FGF receptors.

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 2599

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

For nearly 40 years, the Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, a publication of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), has been the leading comprehensive reference on bone and mineral health. In this fully revised 10th Edition, Dr. John P. Bilezikian and an expert editorial team of 34 global leaders and more than 300 contributing authors provide unsurpassed coverage of bone biology and bone diseases in a manner readily accessible to students, basic and clinical scientists, and practitioners.

Difficult Decisions in Vascular Surgery
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 519

Difficult Decisions in Vascular Surgery

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2017-01-05
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  • Publisher: Springer

This book looks at specific vascular surgery questions that have arisen and where careful analysis is given according to the level of supporting evidence available. As new technology is introduced to treat the cardiovascular system, alternative therapies begin to challenge and also complement traditional vascular surgery. All chapters contain the PICO table to summarise specific characteristics relative to the questions posed in each chapter. Difficult Decisions in Vascular Surgery- An Evidence-Based Approach is a current and timely reference source for practicing surgeons, surgeons in training, and educators, that describes the recommended ideal approach, rather than customary care, in selected clinical situations.

Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 1112

Pediatric Endocrinology

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Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 3299

Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney

A classic nephrology reference for over 25years, Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney, is the acknowledged authority on renal physiology and pathophysiology. In this 5th edition, such new and powerful disciplines as genetics and cell biology have been deployed to deepen and widen further the explanatory framework. Not only have previous chapters been extensively updated, but new chapters have been added to incorporate additional disciplines. Individual chapters, for example, now provide detailed treatment of the significance of cilia; the role of stem cells is now given special consideration. Finally, there has been a significant expansion of the section of pathophysiology, incorporating the new...

Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 307

Chronic Kidney Disease

Known worldwide, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease that affects up to 4% of the population with increasing figures also in the developing countries. Life expectancy of patients affected by CKD is shortened compared to the overall population, and only a minority of patients reach end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with the need for dialysis or renal transplantation; death overtakes dialysis. In the 13 chapters, this book sheds light on the different aspects related to pathophysiology and clinical aspects of CKD, providing interesting insights into not only inflammation and cardiovascular risk but also the interplay of hormones and the functional aspects of endothelial function. In addition, chapters dealing with genetic aspects of polycystic kidney disease and also the clinical handling of patients with CKD and peritoneal dialysis will be beneficial for the open-minded reader.