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[Adhesion molecules in kidney diseases (part II)]
J Marković-Lipkovski1, G Basta-Jovanović, K Smiljanić-Radotić
1Institute of Pathology, University School of Medicine, Belgrade.
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|December 24, 1998
Summary
This review explores how adhesion molecules like cadherins, selectins, integrins, and immunoglobulin superfamily members impact kidney diseases and tumors. Understanding these molecules offers new therapeutic avenues for nephropathology and renal tumors.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Nephrology
Context:
- Adhesion molecules are crucial for tissue structure, immune function, and disease processes.
- Their roles in kidney diseases and tumor development are increasingly recognized.
Purpose:
- To review the specific roles of cadherins, selectins, integrins, and immunoglobulin superfamily members in nephropathology.
- To explore their involvement in glomerulonephritis, acute renal failure, renal transplant rejection, and renal tumors.
Summary:
- This review examines the function of key adhesion molecule families (cadherins, selectins, integrins, immunoglobulin superfamily) in various kidney conditions.
- It details their contribution to the pathogenesis of glomerulonephritis, acute renal failure, transplant rejection, and renal tumor invasion and metastasis.
Impact:
- A deeper understanding of adhesion molecules in nephropathology can reveal novel treatment strategies.
- This knowledge may lead to improved therapies for diverse renal diseases and cancers.