Vol. 8 No. 5 (2014): September

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About the cover:Tubulointerstitial nephritis accompanying γ-heavy chain deposition and γ-heavy chain restricted plasma cells in the kidney.

Published: 2014-09-01

COMMENTARY

Anti-inflammatory Effects of Pioglitazone in Diabetic Kidney Transplant Recipients

Zahra Sahraei (Author)

353-354
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REVIEW | Kidney Diseases

Mitochondrion and Its Role in Diabetic Nephropathy

Farhad Khoshjou, Farahnaz Dadras (Author)

355-358
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Aggravation of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy by Hyperuricemia: a Mini-Review on Current Findings and New Concepts

Hamid Nasri, Azar Baradaran (Author)

359-362
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ORIGINAL | Kidney Diseases

Role of Vitamin D3 in Regulation of T Helper Cell 17 and Regulatory T-Cell Balance in Rats With Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy

Xinging Zhang, Xiaochuan Wu, Lan Xiong, Zhuwen Yi, Qingnan He, Xiaojie He, Shuanghong Mo (Author)

363-370
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Circulating MicroRNAs as Potential Biomarkers for Nephrotic Syndrome

Weiguo Sui, Hua Lin, Haiyan Li, Qiang Yan, Jiejing Chen, Yong Dai (Author)

371-376
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Lactulose for Reduction of Nitrogen Products in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Hamid Tayebi Khosroshahi, Afshin Habibzadeh, Manouchehr Khoshbaten, Bita Rahbari, Parastoo Chaichi, Amir Hossein Badiee (Author)

377-381
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Role of Epidermal Growth Factor and Growth Hormone-releasing Peptide-6 in Acceleration of Renal Tissue Repair After Kanamycin Overdosing in Rats

Sandra Rodriguez Salgueiro, Lucía González Núñez, Diana García del Barco Herrera, Elsa Santos Febles, Dayamí Maza Ares, René Millares López, Jorge Berlanga Acosta (Author)

382-388
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Trends in Steroid Response Among Children With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

Azar Nickavar, Arash Lahouti Harahdashti (Author)

389-393
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ORIGINAL | Dialysis

Relationship Between Vitamin D Receptor Gene FokI and ApaI Polymorphisms and Serum Levels of Fetuin-A, Vitamin D, and Parathyroid Hormone in Patients on Hemodialysis

Amir Ghorbanihaghjo, Hassan Argani, Nasar Samadi, Shahnam Valizadeh, Jamal Halajzadeh, Bahman Yousefi, Nadereh Rashtchizadeh (Author)

394-400
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Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation on Serum Uric Acid in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Vajihe Biniaz, Ali Tayebi, Abbas Ebadi, Mehdi Sadeghi Shermeh, Behzad Einollahi (Author)

401-407
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ORIGINAL | Transplantation

Effects of Pioglitazone on Blood Glucose and Inflammatory Markers of Diabetic Kidney Transplant Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Ali Kharazmkia, Pedram Ahmadpoor, Shadi Ziaei, Jamshid Salamzadeh, Fatemeh Pour-Reza-Gholi, Alireza Khoshdel, Shiva Samavat, Fariba Samadian, Mohsen Nafar (Author)

408-416
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CASE REPORT | Kidney Diseases

Tubulointerstitial Nephritis Accompanying Gamma-Heavy Chain Deposition and Gamma-Heavy Chain Restricted Plasma Cells in the Kidney

Ali Nayer, Dollie F Green, Maria L Gonzalez-Suarez, Victoria Sujoy, Offiong F Ikpatt, David B Thomas (Author)

417-423
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CASE REPORT | Transplantation

Bloody Pleural Effusion and Ascites Associated With Kaposi Sarcoma in a Kidney Transplant Patient

Sarasadat Moghaddasi, Nader Nouri-Majelan, Roghayyeh Masoumi Dehshiri (Author)

424-426
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LETTER

Re: Diagnostic accuracy of renal pelvic dilatation in determining outcome of congenital hydronephrosis

Francois Cachat, Hassib Chehade (Author)

427-428
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Re: Association of Leptin With Mortality in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis: a Prospective Study

Behzad Einollahi, Mehrdad Taghipour, Mohsen Motalebi (Author)

428-430
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Re: Kidney Function and Metabolic Profile of Chronic Kidney Disease and Hemodialysis Patients During Ramadan Fasting

Behzad Einollahi, Mohsen Motalebi, Mehrdad Taghipour (Author)

430-432
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Re: Interferon-gamma Release Assay Agreement With Tuberculin Skin Test in Pretransplant Screening for Latent Tuberculosis in a High-prevalence Country

Amir Ahmad Nassiri, Payam Tabarsi (Author)

432-433
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