The Unfolded Protein Response: A Novel Insight into Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Journal Title: Nephrology – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a clinical syndrome, characterized by a progressive decline of renal function. CKD is associated with a wide range of metabolic abnormalities including hypertension, anemia, acidosis, and mineral bone diseases.1 The progression of CKD may lead to end-stage renal diseases. CKD affects nearly 500 million people worldwide and thus has become a global public health concern. While the pathogenesis of CKD remains poorly understood, accumulating studies have revealed that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress contributes to the onset and progression of CKD including renal fibrosis, which can lead to end-stage renal disease, independent of the original cause of CKD.
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Na Liu
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- DOI 10.17140/NPOJ-3-e008
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