Background IgG4-related disease has attracted wide attention recently. It is characterized by
a high level of serum IgG4 and dense infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells into multiple …

Expression, roles, receptors, and regulation of osteopontin in the kidney. Osteopontin (OPN)
is a secreted glycoprotein in both phosphorylated and non-phosphorylated forms. It contains …

Relationship between tonsils and IgA nephropathy as well as indications of tonsillectomy.
Although there are many papers about IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and tonsils, respectively …

IgG4-related disease is a recently recognized multi-organ disorder characterized by high
levels of serum IgG4 and dense infiltration of IgG4-positive cells into several organs …

The efficacy of tonsillectomy on long-term renal survival in patients with IgA nephropathy.
Background Little information has been available until now about the clinical efficacy of …

Abstract The Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT) guideline committee, chaired by
Dr Y. Tsubakihara, presents the Japanese guidelines entitled “Guidelines for Renal Anemia …

Prognosis and risk factors for idiopathic membranous nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome
in Japan. Background Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is a representative form of …

BACKGROUND Diabetic nephropathy is a major risk of end-stage kidney disease. Many
complex factors relate to the progression of diabetic nephropathy. Using nonobese type 2 …

Renal anemia is a complication of chronic kidney disease. Guidelines for safe and effective
treatment in patients with renal anemia are needed. The Japanese Society for Dialysis …

Abstract Background The Committee for the Standardization of Renal Pathological
Diagnosis and the Working Group for Renal Biopsy Database of the Japanese Society of …