Polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is characterized by the presence of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. It is the fourth most common cause of chronic renal insufficiency or end-stage kidney disease. This book focuses on the basic and clinical aspects of the burgeoning PKD research under three section...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Li, Xiaogang (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Brisbane, Australia Codon Publications November, 2015, 2015
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is characterized by the presence of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. It is the fourth most common cause of chronic renal insufficiency or end-stage kidney disease. This book focuses on the basic and clinical aspects of the burgeoning PKD research under three sections. Section 1 provides a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis, management and treatment of PKD. Section 2 covers most of the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying PKD, and how this knowledge is contributing to the development of potential novel therapeutic agents. Finally, section 3 focuses on extra-renal or secondary complications of PKD.
Physical Description:1 PDF file (xx, 488 pages) illustrations
ISBN:9780994438102