Podocyte biology for the bedside

Am J Kidney Dis. 2011 Nov;58(5):835-45. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2011.03.033. Epub 2011 Jun 29.

Abstract

The explosion of podocyte biology during the last decade has radically altered our views on the pathophysiologic process of proteinuria, glomerular disease, and progressive kidney disease. In this review, we highlight some of these landmark findings, but focus on recent advances in the field and implications for translating this biology into therapy for podocyte diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / etiology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
  • Kidney Diseases / drug therapy
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology*
  • Podocytes / physiology*