APOBEC3C-Mediated NF-κB Activation Enhances Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Progression Academic Background Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) is the most common subtype of kidney cancer, accounting for approximately 75% of all kidney cancer cases. Although immunotherapy has shown some potential in treating CCRCC, the treatment of metastatic C...

Executive Report on the Study of ccRCC Regulatory Mechanisms Using the SIRCLE Model Background Overview Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most prevalent form of kidney cancer, accounting for 70% of renal malignancies. The development and progression of ccRCC involve intricate remodeling of the kidney epigenome, transcriptome, proteome,...

Comparative Efficacy of Balanced Crystalloids versus 0.9% Saline on Delayed Graft Function and Perioperative Outcomes in Kidney Transplantation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Academic Background Kidney transplantation is an effective treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), but delayed graft function (DGF) post-transplantatio...

Systematic Review of Mortality Risk Prediction Models for Patients with Kidney Failure Academic Background Kidney failure is a severe chronic condition, with a significant decline in both quality of life and survival rates compared to patients with other chronic diseases, including some forms of non-metastatic cancer. Patients with kidney failure o...

Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Claudin-3 Expression in Cancer: A Tissue Microarray Study on 14,966 Tumor Samples Academic Background Claudin-3 (Cldn3) is a member of the Claudin family, involved in the formation of tight junctions (TJs), which regulate intercellular permeability. TJs play a crucial role in maintaining the barrier function ...

NUMB Gene Variant: A Novel Mechanism in Gout Development Background Gout is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis worldwide, primarily triggered by the persistent elevation of serum uric acid levels, known as hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia leads to the deposition of urate crystals, resulting in inflammation of joints and other tissue...

Systematic Multi-Omics Analysis and In Vitro Experiments Suggest ITGA5 as a Potential Target for Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC) Treatment Research Background and Motivation Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), accounting for about 75% of all kidney cancer cases. According to the ...

Sexual Dimorphism in the Mouse Kidney-Brain Connectome In recent years, an increasing number of studies have shown that kidney function is not only influenced by local self-regulation and hormonal systems but is also largely regulated by the nervous system. Although it is known that there are multi-synaptic anatomical connections between central au...

Special Report: The Role of Tissue-Resident Memory T Cells in Breaking Self-Antigen Immune Tolerance and Immune-Mediated Nephritis in the Kidney Introduction Immune-mediated nephritis is one of the major causes of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. While the role of B cells and antibodies in such diseases has been extensively studied, ...

Preface Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by long-term damage to kidney structure, leading to gradual loss of kidney function. Currently, about 10% of adults worldwide are affected by CKD, causing approximately 1.2 million deaths annually. Renal fibrosis is one of the pathological manifestations of CKD, characterized by the ...