THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS:

This Month’s Highlights

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2509-2511 [Full Text]  

SPECIAL TRIBUTE:

In Memoriam: Roscoe R. Robinson, MD 1929-2004 President, American Society of Nephrology 1981–1982

Claus Brun, Hugh E. deWardener, Priscilla S. Kincaid-Smith, George E. Schreiner, Gabriel Richet, Donald W. Seldin, Klaus Thurau, J. Stewart Cameron, Robert W. Schrier, Kiyoshi Kurokawa, Thomas E. Andreoli, Robert C. Atkins, and Jan J. Weening

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2512-2513 [Full Text]  

REVIEWS:

Intraflagellar Transport and Cilia-Dependent Renal Disease: The Ciliary Hypothesis of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Gregory J. Pazour

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2528-2536 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

BASIC SCIENCE:

Cell and Transport Physiology:

Extracellular Hypotonicity Increases Na,K-ATPase Cell Surface Expression via Enhanced Na⁺ Influx in Cultured Renal Collecting Duct Cells

Manlio Vinciguerra, Serge Arnaudeau, David Mordasini, Martine Rousselot, Marcelle Bens, Alain Vandewalle, Pierre-Yves Martin, Udo Hasler, and Eric Feraille

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2537-2547 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Genetics and Development:

Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease Mutation Identified in PKD1

Leslie A. Lyons, David S. Biller, Carolyn A. Erdman, Monika J. Lipinski, Amy E. Young, Bruce A. Roe, Baifang Qin, and Robert A. Grahn

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2548-2555 [Abstract] [Full Text] [HTML Page - index.htslp]  

OFD1 Is a Centrosomal/Basal Body Protein Expressed during Mesenchymal-Epithelial Transition in Human Nephrogenesis

Leila Romio, Andrew M. Fry, Paul J.D. Winyard, Sue Malcolm, Adrian S. Woolf, and Sally A. Feather

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2556-2568 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Divergent Expression Patterns for Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 and Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Transporter-2 in Developing Kidney

Paul B. Freeburg and Dale R. Abrahamson

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2569-2578 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Basic Mineral Metabolism:

Calcimimetic Compound Upregulates Decreased Calcium-Sensing Receptor Expression Level in Parathyroid Glands of Rats with Chronic Renal Insufficiency

Masahide Mizobuchi, Ikuji Hatamura, Hiroaki Ogata, Fumie Saji, Susumu Uda, Kazuhiro Shiizaki, Toshifumi Sakaguchi, Shigeo Negi, Eriko Kinugasa, Shozo Koshikawa, and Tadao Akizawa

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2579-2587 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Hemodynamics and Vascular Regulation:

Intravenous Delivery of PTH/PTHrP Type 1 Receptor cDNA to Rats Decreases Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Renal Tone, Renin Angiotensin System, and Stress-Induced Cardiovascular Responses

Samuel Fritsch, Veronique Lindner, Sandra Welsch, Thierry Massfelder, Michele Grima, Sylvie Rothhut, Mariette Barthelmebs, and Jean-Jacques Helwig

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2588-2600 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Endothelin A Receptor Antagonism and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition Are Synergistic via an Endothelin B Receptor–Mediated and Nitric Oxide–Dependent Mechanism

Jane Goddard, Corine Eckhart, Neil R. Johnston, Allan D. Cumming, Andrew J. Rankin, and David J. Webb

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2601-2610 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Basic Immunology and Pathology:

Podocytes Are Firmly Attached to Glomerular Basement Membrane in Kidneys with Heavy Proteinuria

Anne-Tiina Lahdenkari, Kari Lounatmaa, Jaakko Patrakka, Christer Holmberg, Jorma Wartiovaara, Marjo Kestilä, Olli Koskimies, and Hannu Jalanko

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2611-2618 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Pathophysiology of Renal Disease and Progression:

Tranilast Attenuates Structural and Functional Aspects of Renal Injury in the Remnant Kidney Model

Darren J. Kelly, Yuan Zhang, Renae Gow, and Richard E. Gilbert

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2619-2629 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Chronic Uremia Attenuates Growth Hormone–Induced Signal Transduction in Skeletal Muscle

Di Fei Sun, Zhilan Zheng, Padmaja Tummala, Jun Oh, Franz Schaefer, and Ralph Rabkin

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2630-2636 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Intravenous Administration of Hepatocyte Growth Factor Gene Ameliorates Diabetic Nephropathy in Mice

Chunsun Dai, Junwei Yang, Sheldon Bastacky, Jinglin Xia, Yingjian Li, and Youhua Liu

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2637-2647 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Delayed DMSO Administration Protects the Kidney from Mercuric Chloride-Induced Injury

Sang-Kyung Jo, Xuzhen Hu, Peter S.T. Yuen, Amy G. Aslamkhan, John B. Pritchard, James W. Dear, and Robert A. Star

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2648-2654 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor₁₆₅ Resolves Glomerular Inflammation and Accelerates Glomerular Capillary Repair in Rat Anti–Glomerular Basement Membrane Glomerulonephritis

Akira Shimizu, Yukinari Masuda, Takahiro Mori, Hiroshi Kitamura, Masamichi Ishizaki, Yuichi Sugisaki, and Yuh Fukuda

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2655-2665 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Targeted Deletion of Angiotensin II Type 1A Receptor Does not Protect Mice from Progressive Nephropathy of Overload Proteinuria

Ariela Benigni, Daniela Corna, Carla Zoja, Lorena Longaretti, Elena Gagliardini, Norberto Perico, Thomas M. Coffman, and Giuseppe Remuzzi

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2666-2674 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Basic Transplantation:

Ischemia-Reperfusion Induces Glomerular and Tubular Activation of Proinflammatory and Antiapoptotic Pathways: Differential Modulation by Rapamycin

Antonia Loverre, Pasquale Ditonno, Antonio Crovace, Loreto Gesualdo, Elena Ranieri, Paola Pontrelli, Giovanni Stallone, Barbara Infante, Antonio Schena, Salvatore Di Paolo, Carmen Capobianco, Michele Ursi, Silvano Palazzo, Michele Battaglia, Francesco Paolo Selvaggi, Francesco Paolo Schena, and Giuseppe Grandaliano

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2675-2686 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Long-Term Effects of In Utero Exposure to Cyclosporin A on Renal Function in the Rabbit

Anaïs Tendron-Franzin, Jean-Bernard Gouyon, Jean-Pierre Guignard, Stéphane Decramer, Eve Justrabo, Thierry Gilbert, and Denis Salomon Semama

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2687-2693 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

CLINICAL SCIENCE:

Disease of the Month:

Management of Lupus Nephritis: An Update

Frédéric A. Houssiau

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2694-2704 [Full Text]  

Clinical Nephrology:

Selective Decrease in Urinary Aquaporin 2 and Increase in Prostaglandin E2 Excretion Is Associated with Postobstructive Polyuria in Human Congenital Hydronephrosis

Luisa Murer, Francesco Addabbo, Monica Carmosino, Giuseppe Procino, Grazia Tamma, Giovanni Montini, Waifro Rigamonti, Pietro Zucchetta, Manuela Della Vella, Alessandra Venturini, Graziella Zacchello, Maria Svelto, and Giovanna Valenti

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2705-2712 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Impact of an Exercise Program on Arterial Stiffness and Insulin Resistance in Hemodialysis Patients

Stefan Mustata, Christopher Chan, Vesta Lai, and Judith A. Miller

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2713-2718 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Human Genetics:

A Genome Scan for ESRD in Black Families Enriched for Nondiabetic Nephropathy

Barry I. Freedman, Carl D. Langefeld, Stephen S. Rich, Christopher J. Valis, Michèle M. Sale, Adrienne H. Williams, W. Mark Brown, Stephanie R. Beck, Pamela J. Hicks, and Donald W. Bowden

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2719-2727 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Epidemiology and Outcomes:

Anti-Erythropoietin Antibody-Mediated Pure Red Cell Aplasia after Treatment with Recombinant Erythropoietin Products: Recommendations for Minimization of Risk

Denis Cournoyer, Edwin B. Toffelmire, George A. Wells, Dwayne L. Barber, Brendan J. Barrett, Robert Delage, Donna L. Forrest, Raymonde F. Gagnon, Elizabeth A. Harvey, Pierre Laneuville, Bruce J. Patterson, Man-Chiu Poon, Gerald A. Posen, Hans A. Messner the members of the Canadian PRCA Focus Group

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2728-2734 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Catheter-Related Interventions to Prevent Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Systematic Review of Randomized, Controlled Trials

Giovanni F.M. Strippoli, Allison Tong, David Johnson, Francesco P. Schena, and Jonathan C. Craig

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2735-2746 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Clinical Dialysis:

Plasma Protein Aspartyl Damage Is Increased in Hemodialysis Patients: Studies on Causes and Consequences

Alessandra F. Perna, Diego Ingrosso, Ersilia Satta, Cinzia Lombardi, Patrizia Galletti, Antimo D’Aniello, and Natale G. De Santo

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2747-2754 [Abstract] [Full Text]  

EDITORIALS:

JASN Adds a Fast Track – Request for Submissions

William G. Couser

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2755 [Full Text]  

Need to Intervene in Established Acute Renal Failure

Robert W. Schrier

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2756-2758 [Full Text]  

Immunosuppression and Teratology: Evolving Guidelines

Vincent T. Armenti

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2759-2760 [Full Text]  

HOMER W. SMITH AWARD LECTURE:

The Molecular Basis of Goodpasture and Alport Syndromes: Beacons for the Discovery of the Collagen IV Family

Billy G. Hudson

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2514-2527 [Full Text]  

SPECIAL FEATURE:

Advancing Nephrology Around the Globe: An Invitation to Contribute

Jan J. Weening

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2761-2762 [Full Text]  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: 2763 [Full Text]  

ERRATA:

Correction

J Am Soc Nephrol 15: A7 [Full Text]  

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