Nephron 2002, Vol. 92, No. 3

Vol. 92, No. 3, 2002 September 2002



Editorial
503	Vasopressin, Hypercalciuria and Aquaporin - The Key Elements for Impaired Renal Water Handling in Astronauts? Drummer, C. ; Valenti, G. ; Cirillo, M. ; Perna, A. ; Bellini, L. ; Nenov, V. ; De Santo, N.G. Nephron 2002;92:503-514 (DOI:10.1159/000064111) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 473 KB)

Editorial Review
515	Cellular Interactions in the Pathogenesis of Human Proliferative Glomerulonephritis Soma, J. ; Sato, H. ; Ootaka, T. ; Saito, T. Nephron 2002;92:515-521 (DOI:10.1159/000064098) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 151 KB)

Molecular Biology in Renal Diseases. Section Editor: F.P. Schena, Bari
522	Gene Expression Analysis in Microdissected Renal Tissue Cohen, C.D. ; Kretzler, M. Nephron 2002;92:522-528 (DOI:10.1159/000064099) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 234 KB)

Original Paper
529	Impairment of Vascular Responses to Reactive Hyperemia and Nitric Oxide in Chronic Renal Failure Nakanishi, T. ; Ishigami, Y. ; Otaki, Y. ; Izumi, M. ; Hiraoka, K. ; Inoue, T. ; Takamitsu, Y. Nephron 2002;92:529-535 (DOI:10.1159/000064078) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 175 KB)


536	Fenofibrate Increases Creatininemia by Increasing Metabolic Production of Creatinine Hottelart, C. ; El Esper, N. ; Rose, F. ; Achard, J.-M. ; Fournier, A. Nephron 2002;92:536-541 (DOI:10.1159/000064083) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 61 KB)


542	B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD 86) Expression in Human Tubular Epithelial Cells in vivo and in vitro¹ Niemann-Masanek, U. ; Mueller, A. ; Yard, B.A. ; Waldherr, R. ; van der Woude, F.J. Nephron 2002;92:542-556 (DOI:10.1159/000064084) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 314 KB)


557	Wall Shear Stress Assessment in the Common Carotid Artery of End-Stage Renal Failure Patients Samijo, S.K. ; Barkhuysen, R. ; Willigers, J.M. ; Leunissen, K.M.L. ; Ledoux, L.A.F. ; Kitslaar, P.J.E.H.M. ; Hoeks, A.P.G. Nephron 2002;92:557-563 (DOI:10.1159/000064085) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 138 KB)


564	Renal in situ Hybridization Studies of Extracellular Matrix Related Molecules in Type 1 Diabetes mellitus Suzuki, D. ; Yagame, M. ; Kim, Y. ; Sakai, H. ; Mauer, M. Nephron 2002;92:564-572 (DOI:10.1159/000064110) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 185 KB)


573	Familial Juvenile Gouty Nephropathy: Exclusion of 16p12 from the Candidate Locus Ohno, I. ; Ichida, K. ; Okabe, H. ; Moritani, M. ; Itakura, M. ; Saito, M. ; Kamatani, N. ; Hosoya, T. Nephron 2002;92:573-575 (DOI:10.1159/000064114) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 48 KB)


576	Potassium-Lowering Effect of Mineralocorticoid Therapy in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Furuya, R. ; Kumagai, H. ; Sakao, T. ; Maruyama, Y. ; Hishida, A. Nephron 2002;92:576-581 (DOI:10.1159/000064116) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 224 KB)


582	Can Haemodialysis-Induced Hypotension Be Predicted? Cai, Y. ; Zimmerman, A. ; Ladefoged, S. ; Secher, N.H. Nephron 2002;92:582-588 (DOI:10.1159/000064081) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 105 KB)


589	Standard Heparin versus Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Stefoni, S. ; Cianciolo, G. ; Donati, G. ; Colì, L. ; La Manna, G. ; Raimondi, C. ; Dalmastri, V. ; Orlandi, V. ; D'Addio, F. Nephron 2002;92:589-600 (DOI:10.1159/000064086) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 267 KB)


601	Endotoxin-Free Dialysate Improves Response to Erythropoietin in Hemodialysis Patients Matsuhashi, N. ; Yoshioka, T. Nephron 2002;92:601-604 (DOI:10.1159/000064087) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 59 KB)


605	Blood Volume Control by Biofeedback and Dialysis-Induced Symptomatology Wolkotte, C. ; Hassell, D.R. ; Moret, K. ; Gerlag, P.G. ; Warmold van den Wall Bake, A. ; van der Sande, F.M. ; Kooman, J.P. Nephron 2002;92:605-609 (DOI:10.1159/000064088) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 75 KB)


610	Increased Circulating Levels of Natriuretic Peptides Predict Future Cardiac Event in Patients with Chronic Hemodialysis Goto, T. ; Takase, H. ; Toriyama, T. ; Sugiura, T. ; Kurita, Y. ; Tsuru, N. ; Masuda, H. ; Hayashi, K. ; Ueda, R. ; Dohi, Y. Nephron 2002;92:610-615 (DOI:10.1159/000064100) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 108 KB)


616	Maintenance Hemodialysis and Circulating Ionized Magnesium Truttmann, A.C. ; Faraone, R. ; von Vigier, R.O. ; Nuoffer, J.M. ; Pfister, R. ; Bianchetti, M.G. Nephron 2002;92:616-621 (DOI:10.1159/000064109) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 75 KB)


622	The Synthesis by Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Cultures of IL-7, IL-16 and IL-18 Is Significantly Associated with Acute Rejection in Kidney Transplants de Oliveira, J.G.G. ; Xavier, P.D.P. ; Sampaio, S.M. ; Tavares, I.S. ; Mendes, A.A. Nephron 2002;92:622-628 (DOI:10.1159/000064106) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 85 KB)


629	Expression in Mouse Kidney of Membrane Copper Transporters Atp7a and Atp7b Moore, S.D.P. ; Cox, D.W. Nephron 2002;92:629-634 (DOI:10.1159/000064075) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 302 KB)


635	An Oral Adsorbent Downregulates Renal Expression of Genes That Promote Interstitial Inflammation and Fibrosis in Diabetic Rats Aoyama, I. ; Shimokata, K. ; Niwa, T. Nephron 2002;92:635-651 (DOI:10.1159/000064108) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 785 KB)


652	The Herbal Medicine Sairei-to Inhibits Proliferation of Rat Mesangial Cells Awazu, M. ; Fujita, H. ; Omori, S. ; Hida, M. Nephron 2002;92:652-659 (DOI:10.1159/000064112) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 180 KB)


660	Heme Oxygenase-1 Localization in the Rat Nephron Shepard, M. ; Dhulipala, P. ; Kabaria, S. ; Abraham, N.G. ; Lianos, E.A. Nephron 2002;92:660-664 (DOI:10.1159/000064113) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 209 KB)


665	In vitro Effects of Habu Snake Venom on Cultured Mesangial Cells Kubo, A. ; Iwano, M. ; Kobayashi, Y. ; Kyoda, Y. ; Isumi, Y. ; Maruyama, N. ; Samejima, K. ; Dohi, Y. ; Minamino, N. ; Yonemasu, K. Nephron 2002;92:665-672 (DOI:10.1159/000064115) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 131 KB)

Case Report
673	MPO-ANCA-Associated Small Vessel Vasculitis Presenting as Fever of Unknown Origin Akar, H. ; Ozbasl-Levi, C. ; Senturk, T. ; Kadkoylu, G. ; Levi, E. ; Bolaman, Z. Nephron 2002;92:673-675 (DOI:10.1159/000064068) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 99 KB)


676	Acute Interstitial Nephritis due to Nicergoline (Sermion^®) Kim, M.J. ; Chang, J.H. ; Lee, S.K. ; Park, J.H. ; Choi, Y.J. ; Yang, C.W. ; Kim, Y.S. ; Park, S.H. ; Bang, B.K. Nephron 2002;92:676-679 (DOI:10.1159/000064096) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 111 KB)


680	Nephrotic Syndrome with Portal, Splenic and Renal Vein Thrombosis Etoh, Y. ; Ohsawa, I. ; Fujita, T. ; Fuke, Y. ; Endo, M. ; Ohi, H. ; Kumasaka, K. Nephron 2002;92:680-684 (DOI:10.1159/000064107) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 134 KB)

Preliminary Communication
685	Salvage of Cyclosporine A-Induced Oxidative Stress and Renal Dysfunction by Carvedilol Padi, S.S.V. ; Chopra, K. Nephron 2002;92:685-692 (DOI:10.1159/000064095) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 351 KB)


693	Tranilast Slows the Progression of Advanced Diabetic Nephropathy Soma, J. ; Sugawara, T. ; Huang, Y.-D. ; Nakajima, J. ; Kawamura, M. Nephron 2002;92:693-698 (DOI:10.1159/000064071) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 94 KB)


699	Can Immunosuppressive Therapy Be Useful in IgA Nephropathy when the 'Point of No Return' Has Already Been Exceeded? Pozzi, C. ; Del Vecchio, L. ; Locatelli, F. Nephron 2002;92:699-701 (DOI:10.1159/000064080) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 60 KB)

Short Communication
702	Significant Elevations in Serum Mannose-Binding Lectin Levels in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure Satomura, A. ; Endo, M. ; Ohi, H. ; Sudo, S. ; Ohsawa, I. ; Fujita, T. ; Matsushita, M. ; Fujita, T. Nephron 2002;92:702-704 (DOI:10.1159/000064089) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 44 KB)


705	Urinary Complement Factor H in Renal Disease Tamano, M. ; Fuke, Y. ; Endo, M. ; Ohsawa, I. ; Fujita, T. ; Ohi, H. Nephron 2002;92:705-707 (DOI:10.1159/000064090) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 44 KB)


708	Renal Amyloidosis Secondary to Tuberculosis of Cecum El-Hennawy, A.S. ; Goldstein, M. ; Nicastri, A. Nephron 2002;92:708-710 (DOI:10.1159/000064091) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 63 KB)


711	Hypokalemia due to Fanconi Syndrome in a Patient with Obstructive Jaundice Liamis, G. ; Bairaktari, E. ; Elisaf, M. Nephron 2002;92:711-712 (DOI:10.1159/000064069) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 31 KB)


713	Validation of Simple Indices to Assess Insulin Sensitivity and Pancreatic Beta-Cell Function in Patients with Renal Dysfunction Kanauchi, M. ; Akai, Y. ; Hashimoto, T. Nephron 2002;92:713-715 (DOI:10.1159/000064072) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 56 KB)


716	New Trends in the Treatment of Scleroderma Renal Crisis Shor, R. ; Halabe, A. Nephron 2002;92:716-718 (DOI:10.1159/000064073) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 108 KB)


719	*Treatment with Vasodilators and Crude Extract of Ganoderma lucidum* Suppresses Proteinuria in Nephrosis with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis** Futrakul, N. ; Boongen, M. ; Tosukhowong, P. ; Patumraj, S. ; Futrakul, P. Nephron 2002;92:719-720 (DOI:10.1159/000064082) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 37 KB)


721	Leptin Correlates with Some Hemostatic Parameters in CAPD Patients Mayszko, J. ; Woczyski, S. ; Mayszko, J. ; Myliwiec, M. Nephron 2002;92:721-724 (DOI:10.1159/000064074) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 48 KB)


725	Acute Hydrothorax in CAPD Halstead, J.C. ; Lim, E. ; Ritchie, A.J. Nephron 2002;92:725-727 (DOI:10.1159/000064101) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 62 KB)


728	Hypersensitivity to Paraoxybenzoic Acid Esters (Parabens) in a Dialysis Patient Sato, K. ; Kazama, J.J. ; Wada, Y. ; Maruyama, H. ; Narita, I. ; Gejyo, F. ; Sugiyama, K. ; Satoh, H. Nephron 2002;92:728-729 (DOI:10.1159/000064076) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 33 KB)


730	*A Rare Combination of Sites of Involvement by Mycobacterium intracellulare* in a Hemodialysis Patient: Multifocal Synovitis, Spondylitis, and Multiple Skin Lesions** Otaki, Y. ; Nakanishi, T. ; Nanami, M. ; Aizawa, M. ; Yanase, K. ; Hiraoka, K. ; Izumi, M. ; Inoue, T. ; Takamitu, Y. ; Arakawa, A. ; Adachi, M. ; Maruo, S. Nephron 2002;92:730-734 (DOI:10.1159/000064070) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 242 KB)


735	Time Course of Serum Prolactin and Sex Hormones following Successful Renal Transplantation Saha, M.-T. ; Saha, H.H.T. ; Niskanen, L.K. ; Salmela, K.T. ; Pasternack, A.I. Nephron 2002;92:735-737 (DOI:10.1159/000064079) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 39 KB)


738	Immunohistochemical Staining for Proliferation Antigen as a Predictor of Chronic Graft Dysfunction and Renal Graft Loss Pizov, G. ; Friedlaender, M.M. Nephron 2002;92:738-742 (DOI:10.1159/000064104) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 101 KB)


743	Severe Alloimmune Hemolytic Anemia after Renal Transplantation Odaba, A.R. ; Tutucu, K.N. ; Turkmen, A. ; Keskin, H. ; Sever, M.S. Nephron 2002;92:743-745 (DOI:10.1159/000064093) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 34 KB)

Letter to the Editor
746	Acute Uric Acid Nephropathy by Overdosage of Benziodarone in a Renal Transplant Recipient Franco, A. ; Jimenez, L. ; Torralba, J. ; Ortega, E. ; Trigueros, M. ; Olivares, J. Nephron 2002;92:746-747 (DOI:10.1159/000064077) Article (PDF 43 KB)


748	Brain Atrophy in Uremia Savazzi, G.M. ; Cusmano, F. Nephron 2002;92:748 (DOI:10.1159/000064097) Article (PDF 25 KB)


749	Renal Infarction in a Hyperhomocysteinemic Patient Castelli, E. ; Terrone, C. ; Faraone, N. ; Tizzani, A. Nephron 2002;92:749-750 (DOI:10.1159/000064094) Article (PDF 54 KB)


751	Cerivastatin Induces Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Renal Failure Di Paolo, N. ; Monaci, G. ; Cappelletti, F. ; Di Paolo, M. ; Verzuri, M.S. Nephron 2002;92:751 (DOI:10.1159/000064102) Article (PDF 27 KB)


752	End-Stage Renal Disease in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome Zerbi, S. ; Orani, M.A. ; Bonforte, G. Nephron 2002;92:752-753 (DOI:10.1159/000064103) Free Abstract Article (Fulltext) Article (PDF 28 KB)


754	Preexisting Essential Hypertension Accelerates the Development of Diabetic Renal Lesions in Early Stage Nephropathy Kanauchi, M. ; Kimura, K. ; Hashimoto, T. Nephron 2002;92:754 (DOI:10.1159/000064105) Article (PDF 27 KB)


755	Pharmacokinetics of Tramadol in a Hemodialysis Patient Izzedine, H. ; Launay-Vacher, V. ; Abbara, C. ; Aymard, G. ; Bassilios, N. ; Deray, G. Nephron 2002;92:755-756 (DOI:10.1159/000064092) Article (PDF 34 KB)

Further Section
756	Announcement Nephron 2002;92:756 (DOI:10.1159/000066417) Article (PDF 15 KB)

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