| Literature DB >> 25933820 |
Takamitsu Saigusa1, P Darwin Bell2.
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Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most prevalent inherited renal disease, characterized by multiple cysts that can eventually lead to kidney failure. Studies investigating the role of primary cilia and polycystins have significantly advanced our understanding of the pathogenesis of PKD. This review will present clinical and basic aspects of ADPKD, review current concepts of PKD pathogenesis, evaluate potential therapeutic targets, and highlight challenges for future clinical studies. ©2015 Int. Union Physiol. Sci./Am. Physiol. Soc.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25933820 PMCID: PMC4422974 DOI: 10.1152/physiol.00032.2014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Physiology (Bethesda) ISSN: 1548-9221