The View of Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome as a Podocytopathy

• Autores principales: Pedro Alves Soares Vaz de Castro (Autor), Thomas Fujihara Ide (Autor), Fernando Crespo Torres (Autor), Ana Cristina Simões e Silva (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: MDPI AG, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: article
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Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a complex clinical entity characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema. In this review, we propose the view of NS as a podocytopathy, highlighting the importance of understanding the role of podocytes in the development of this condition. We discuss the various...