Document Detail


FSGS permeability factor-associated nephrotic syndrome: remission after oral galactose therapy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19509024     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Some cases of nephrotic syndrome in focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) are associated with a circulating factor, the FSGS permeability factor (FSPF). Galactose has a high affinity for FSPF, and experimental data suggest that it could reduce its activity. We describe the case of a 48-year-old male with a nephrotic syndrome found to be resistant to corticosteroids, immunosuppression and plasmaphaeresis. The patient was given oral galactose as a last resort treatment, which was followed by a remission of his nephrotic syndrome that correlated with a reduction of FSPF activity. This case is the first report of a long-standing remission of an FSPF-associated nephrotic syndrome on oral galactose therapy.
Authors:
Eric De Smet; Jean-Philippe Rioux; Hélène Ammann; Clément Déziel; Serge Quérin
Related Documents :
7249424 - Nephrotic syndrome associated with lithium therapy.
14700154 - Intussusception associated with a relapsing nephrotic patient: a case report.
1251274 - The nephrotic syndrome in children.
7148754 - Nephrotic syndrome developed in the healing stage of necrotizing angiitis.
3111074 - Fatty and hemorrhagic liver and kidney syndrome in breeding hens caused by aflatoxin b1...
20453404 - Calcium-alkali syndrome-like symptoms manifested by daily alphacalcidol and thiazide.
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2009-06-09
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association     Volume:  24     ISSN:  1460-2385     ISO Abbreviation:  Nephrol. Dial. Transplant.     Publication Date:  2009 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-08-18     Completed Date:  2009-12-01     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706402     Medline TA:  Nephrol Dial Transplant     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2938-40     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur and Université de Montréal, QC, Canada.
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Administration, Oral
Blood Proteins / metabolism*
Creatinine / blood
Galactose / administration & dosage*,  therapeutic use
Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / blood,  complications
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nephrotic Syndrome / blood*,  drug therapy*,  etiology
Proteinuria / blood,  drug therapy,  etiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Blood Proteins; 26566-61-0/Galactose; 60-27-5/Creatinine

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  Regulation of the fibrosis and angiogenesis promoter SPARC/osteonectin in human adipose tissue by we...
Next Document:  The impact of arteriovenous fistulas on aortic stiffness in patients with chronic kidney disease.