This volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review in the field of experimental and human nephrogenesis. The book reviews new data on the effects on kidney development by neonatal asphyxia, obstructive uropathies, nephrotoxic drugs, malnutrition, underfeeding, overfeeding and provides all possible preventive measures to ensure the well-being of the kidney at birth. The book also discusses the possible implications between renal development and the insurgence of kidney disease in adult life and the correlation with renal carcinogenesis.
Written by well recognized experts in their fields, Kidney Development in Renal Pathology is a valuable tool for pathologists, neonatologists, nephrologists, gynecologists and researchers with an interest in kidney diseases.
Tabella dei contenuti
Development of the Human Kidney: Morphological Events.- Molecular Regulation of Kidney Development.- Development of the the Human Kidney: Immunohistochemical Findings.- Kidney Development: New Insights on Transmission Electron Microscopy.- The Human Kidney at Birth: Structure and Function in Transition.- Perinatal Asphyxia and Kidney Development.- Lessons on Kidney Development from Experimental Studies.- Do β-Thymosins Play a Role in Human Nephrogenesis?.- Malnutrition and Renal Function.
Circa l’autore
Gavino Faa, MDInstitute of Pathology, AOU Cagliari and University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy Vassilios Fanos, MDNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Pathology, Puericulture Institute and Neonatal Section, AOU Cagliari and University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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