In addition to its calciotropic function, the secosteroid 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3 (1, 25 (OH)
2 D 3) has potent nonclassical effects. In particular, local production of 1, 25D 3 catalyzed by …

Lipid deposition, mononuclear cell infiltration and accumulation of mesangial matrix
components are recognized as early events in the development of glomerulosclerosis whilst …

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) has key roles in the regulation of
adipogenesis, inflammation, and lipid and glucose metabolism. C-peptide is believed to be …

Dysregulation of renal tubular protein handling in proteinuria contributes to the development
of chronic kidney disease. We investigated the role of CD36 as a novel candidate mediator …

Aim Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare cause of gigantism of limb which can be confused
with other common causes like congenital lymphedema. It presents usually with loss of …

Oxidation of low density lipoprotein by mesangial cells may promote glomerular injury. Low
density lipoprotein (LDL) deposition and local oxidation play a key role in the pathogenesis …

Objective: To study the clinicopathological profile of children from India with cervical
lymphadenopathy and the role of fine-needle aspiration cytology with special emphasis on …

OBJECTIVE: To study the efficacy of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of head and
neck masses in pediatric patients. STUDY DESIGN: Of the 128 cases studied, FNAC was …

Monocyte adhesion to mesangial matrix modulates cytokine and metalloproteinase
production. Background Monocytes migrate into the glomerular mesangium during acute …

Differential effects of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-γ (PPARγ) ligands in
proximal tubular cells: Thiazolidinediones are partial PPARγ agonists. Background …