Involvement of Stress Proteins in Renal Diseases

2005 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Razzaque ◽  
Takashi Taguchi
Keyword(s):  
Stress Proteins ◽  
Renal Diseases

A comparison of three cryotechniques (freeze-drying, cryosubstitution, cryosectioning) of specimen preparation for immunolabelling of bacterial antigens of Coxiella burnetii

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 140-141
Author(s):  
T. F. McCaul ◽  
R. J. Gould
Keyword(s):  
Coxiella Burnetii ◽  
Freeze Drying ◽  
Stress Proteins ◽  
Cultured Cells ◽  
High Specificity ◽  
Specimen Preparation ◽  
Bacterial Antigens ◽  
Structural Preservation ◽  
Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein ◽  
Cellular Components

Immuno-electron microscopy has allowed the selective localisation of molecules with high resolution and high specificity. Cryopreparatory methods have provided better retention of antigenicity suitable for precise immunolabelling together with optimal structural preservation of cellular components. Cryosubstitution and cryoultramicrotomy have widely been exploited for immunolabelling. Molecular Distillation Dryer (MDD), a form of freeze-drying technique, has recently been used for immunolabelling of Plasmodium falciparum stress proteins and nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles in cultured cells. In the present study, we report the comparison of all three cryotechniques in the immunolabelling of bacterial antigens of Coxiella burnetii.The highly infectious C. burnetii was prefixed in 3% glutaraldehyde (66 mM cacodylate buffer, pH 6.8 ). The cells were then pre-embedded in 2% low-temperature agarose on Durapore hydrophilic membrane prior to cryofixation using a LifeCell CF100 metal-mirror system. A 1% glutaraldehyde in 100% methanol was used as a medium for cryosubstitution in a Reichert CS Auto Cryosubstitution apparatus.

A rapid silver-impregnation technique on ultra-thin sections for Electron Microscopy

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 242-243
Author(s):  
K. Chien ◽  
R.C. Heusser ◽  
M.L. Jones ◽  
R.L. Van de Velde
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silver Nitrate ◽  
Silver Impregnation ◽  
Sodium Borate ◽  
Renal Diseases ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Thin Sections ◽  
Impregnation Technique ◽  
Centrifuge Tube ◽  
Simplified Procedure

Silver impregnation techniques have been used for the demonstration of the complex carbohydrates in electron microscopy. However, the silver stains were believed to be technically sensitive and time consumming to perform. Currently, due to the need to more specifically evaluate immune complex for localization in certain renal diseases, a simplified procedure in conjunction with the use of the microwave has been developed and applied to renal and other biopsies. The procedure is as follows:Preparation of silver methenamine solution:1. 15ml graduated, clear polystyrene centrifuge tube (Falcon, No. 2099) was rinsed once with distilled water.2. 3% hexamethylene tetramine (methenamine) was added into the centrifuge tube to the 6ml mark.3. 3% silver nitrate was added slowly to the methenamine to the 7ml mark while agitating. (Solution will instantly turn milky in color and then clear rapidly by mixing. No precipitate should be formed).4. 2% sodium borate was added to the solution to the 8ml mark, mixed and centrifuged before use.

Pathology of Renal Diseases in the Tropics

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijitr Boonpucknavig ◽  
Virawudh Soontornniyomkij
Keyword(s):  
Renal Diseases ◽  
The Tropics

Selective renal arteriography in renal diseases

1978 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 332
Author(s):  
BT Kim ◽  
YH Lee ◽  
KK Oh ◽  
KO Choi ◽  
BS Choi
Keyword(s):  
Renal Diseases ◽  
Renal Arteriography

Chaperonin as the normal controls and pathological anti-stress response in the human reproductive system

2016 ◽  
pp. 126-129
Author(s):  
M. Makarenko ◽  
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D. Hovsyeyev ◽  
L. Sydoryk ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive System ◽  
Stress Proteins ◽  
Physiological Stress ◽  
Protein Complexes ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Intercellular Signaling ◽  
Toll Like Receptors ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Protein Functions ◽  
And Function

Different kinds of physiological stress cause mass changes in the cells, including the changes in the structure and function of the protein complexes and in separate molecules. The protein functions is determined by its folding (the spatial conclusion), which depends on the functioning of proteins of thermal shock- molecular chaperons (HSPs) or depends on the stress proteins, that are high-conservative; specialized proteins that are responsible for the correct proteinaceous folding. The family of the molecular chaperones/ chaperonins/ Hsp60 has a special place due to the its unique properties of activating the signaling cascades through the system of Toll-like receptors; it also stimulates the cells to produce anti- inflammatory cytokines, defensins, molecules of cell adhesion and the molecules of MHC; it functions as the intercellular signaling molecule. The pathological role of Hsp60 is established in a wide range of illnesses, from diabetes to atherosclerosis, where Hsp60 takes part in the regulation of both apoptosis and the autoimmune processes. The presence of the HSPs was found in different tissues that are related to the reproductive system. Key words: molecular chaperons (HSPs), Toll-like receptors, reproductive function, natural auto antibody.

DETERMINING OF MONOCLONAL GAMMOPATHY IN NEPHROLOGICAL PATIENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
L. B. Lysenko ◽  
N. V. Chebotareva ◽  
N. N. Mrykhin ◽  
V. V. Rameev ◽  
T. V. Androsova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Diseases ◽  
Chronic Glomerulonephritis ◽  
Al Amyloidosis ◽  
Hematological Neoplasms ◽  
Cast Nephropathy ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Light Chain Disease ◽  
Kidney Involvement ◽  
Cryoglobulinemic Glomerulonephritis ◽  
Electrophoresis Of Proteins

BACKGROUND. Мonoclonal gammopathy (MG) is not only the state preceding of hematological neoplasms, but also associated with non- hematological diseases, in particular damage of kidneys. Earlier diagnosis of MG represents an important area in treating patients with renal diseases associated with MG. THE AIM: To determine the frequency of MG among therapeutic and nephrological patients for optimization of methods of their diagnosis and treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In common, 11392 patients were analyzed within 4 years (2013-2016). The standard clinical examination was conducted. Method of an electrophoresis of proteins of serum of blood and the 24-hour urine, method of immunofixation of proteins of serum and urine, and method of free light chains definition in serum (Freelite) were used for MG identification. RESULTS: MG is diagnosed in 174 of 11392 patients: 49 % of men and 51 % of women aged from 18 up to 85 years. MG was found 2.1 times more often in nephrological patient than in patients of therapeutic departments. Among patients of this group, AL-amyloidosis with kidney involvement was diagnosed in 41 %, cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis – in 18 %, chronic glomerulonephritis – in 35 %, also there was small number of patients with light chain disease and cast-nephropathy. 86 % of nephrological patients had less than 5 g/l of monoclonal protein that corresponds oligo secretory MG, and at 46 % from them – less than 1 g/l, other 10 % had MG of 5-10 g/l, and only in 4.42 % of patients MG more 10g/l was defined. CONCLUSION: We conclude that MG, especially oligo secretory form, play a significant role in pathogenesis of renal damage. It is important to apply sensitive methods – immunofixation of proteins and method «Freelite» for nephrological patients.

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