Membranes,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 177 - 177
Published: Feb. 2, 2022
The
artificial
kidney,
one
of
the
greatest
medical
inventions
in
20th
century,
has
saved
innumerable
lives
with
end
stage
renal
disease.
Designs
kidney
evolved
dramatically
decades
development.
A
hollow-fibered
membrane
well
controlled
blood
and
dialysate
flow
became
major
design
modern
kidney.
Although
they
have
been
established
to
prolong
patients'
lives,
purification
system
is
still
imperfect.
Patient's
quality
life,
complications,
lack
metabolic
functions
are
shortcomings
current
treatment.
direction
future
kidneys
toward
miniaturization,
better
biocompatibility,
providing
functions.
Studies
trials
silicon
nanopore
membranes,
tissue
engineering
for
cell
bioreactors,
regeneration
all
under
development
overcome
kidneys.
With
these
advancements,
wearable
or
implantable
will
be
achievable.
AJP Renal Physiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
319(5), P. F729 - F745
Published: Sept. 28, 2020
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
causes
salt-sensitive
hypertension
that
is
often
resistant
to
treatment
and
contributes
the
progression
of
injury
cardiovascular
disease.
A
better
understanding
mechanisms
contributing
in
CKD
essential
improve
these
outcomes.
This
review
critically
explores
by
focusing
on
how
affects
distal
nephron
Na+
reabsorption.
glomerulotubular
imbalance
with
reduced
proximal
reabsorption
increased
delivery
Aldosterone
secretion
further
not
only
mediated
renin
K+
but
also
metabolic
acidosis,
endothelin-1,
vasopressin.
activates
intrarenal
renin-angiotensin
system,
generating
intratubular
angiotensin
II
promote
High
dietary
intake
retention
aldosterone-independent
activation
mineralocorticoid
receptor
through
Rac1.
produces
an
inflammatory
response
T
helper
17
cells
cytokines
increasing
transport.
accompanied
proteinuria,
which
contains
plasmin
capable
activating
epithelial
channel.
Thus,
both
local
systemic
changes
together
hypertension.
Future
studies
should
address
remaining
knowledge
gaps,
including
relative
contribution
each
mechanism,
influence
sex,
differences
between
stages
etiologies
CKD,
clinical
relevance
experimentally
identified
mechanisms.
Several
pathways
offer
opportunities
for
intervention,
reduction,
diuretics,
system
inhibitors,
antagonists,
or
H+
binders.
Electrolytes & Blood Pressure,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 29 - 29
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
The
kidneys
play
an
important
role
in
regulating
the
acid-base
balance.
Metabolic
acidosis
is
common
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
patients
and
can
lead
to
poor
outcomes,
such
as
bone
demineralization,
muscle
mass
loss,
worsening
of
renal
function.
usually
approached
with
evaluating
serum
bicarbonate
levels
but
should
be
assessed
by
counting
blood
pH.
Current
guidelines
recommend
oral
supplementation
maintain
within
normal
range.
However,
a
slow
decline
glomerular
filtration
rate
might
occur,
even
though
were
Because
decrease
when
metabolic
advances,
other
biomarkers
are
necessary
indicate
acid
retention
for
early
diagnosis
acidosis.
For
this,
urine
citrate
ammonium
excretion
may
used
follow
course
CKD
patients.
treated
increased
fruit
vegetable
intake
alkali
supplementation.
Previous
studies
have
suggested
that
administration
sodium
preserve
function
without
significant
increases
pressure
body
weight.
Veverimer,
non-absorbed,
counterion-free,
polymeric
drug,
emerging
treat
acidosis,
further
researches
awaited.
Further
also
needed
clarify
target
therapeutic
range
drugs
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 2534 - 2534
Published: July 24, 2021
Metabolic
acidosis
is
a
severe
complication
of
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
which
associated
with
nefarious
impairments
such
as
bone
demineralization,
muscle
wasting,
and
hormonal
alterations,
for
example,
insulin
resistance.
Whilst
it
possible
to
control
this
condition
alkali
treatment,
consisting
in
the
oral
administration
sodium
citrate
or
bicarbonate,
type
intervention
not
free
from
side
effects.
On
contrary,
opting
implementation
targeted
dietetic-nutritional
treatment
CKD
metabolic
also
comes
range
additional
benefits
lipid
profile
control,
increased
vitamins,
antioxidants
intake.
In
our
review,
we
evaluated
main
dietary-nutritional
regimens
useful
counteract
acidosis,
Mediterranean
diet,
alkaline
low-protein
vegan
analyzing
potentialities
limits
every
treatment.
Literature
data
suggest
that
diets
represent
valid
nutritional
approach
prevention
correction
early
stages,
while
diet
are
more
effective
advanced
stages.
conclusion,
propose
tailored
approaches
should
therapeutic
alternative
acidosis.
Membranes,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 177 - 177
Published: Feb. 2, 2022
The
artificial
kidney,
one
of
the
greatest
medical
inventions
in
20th
century,
has
saved
innumerable
lives
with
end
stage
renal
disease.
Designs
kidney
evolved
dramatically
decades
development.
A
hollow-fibered
membrane
well
controlled
blood
and
dialysate
flow
became
major
design
modern
kidney.
Although
they
have
been
established
to
prolong
patients'
lives,
purification
system
is
still
imperfect.
Patient's
quality
life,
complications,
lack
metabolic
functions
are
shortcomings
current
treatment.
direction
future
kidneys
toward
miniaturization,
better
biocompatibility,
providing
functions.
Studies
trials
silicon
nanopore
membranes,
tissue
engineering
for
cell
bioreactors,
regeneration
all
under
development
overcome
kidneys.
With
these
advancements,
wearable
or
implantable
will
be
achievable.