Dr. Jacqueline Ho presents on some of the recent work
her lab has been doing, looking at the roles of micro RNAs and kidney
development.
Educational objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be
able to:
- Review
the significance of congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract in
childhood CKD
- Discuss
roles for microRNAs in kidney development
- Discuss
the function of the miR-17~92 cluster in kidney development and disease
Reading Resources:
1. Smith JM, Martz K, Blydt-Hansen TD. Pediatric kidney transplant practice patterns
and outcome benchmarks, 1987-2010: a report of the North American Pediatric
Renal Trials and Collaborative Studies.
Ped Transplant 17(2): 149-157.
2. Ho J and Kreidberg JA. The long and short of microRNAs. J Am Soc. Neph 2012; 23(3): 400-4. PMID 22302196.
3. Marrone AK, Stolz DB, Bastacky SI, Kostka D,
Bodnar AJ and Ho J. miR-17~92
is required for nephrogenesis and renal function. J Am Soc Neph 2014; 25(7): 1440-1452. PMID 24511118.
Disclosures:
Dr. Ho has financial interests with the following
any entity or entities producing health care goods or services as
indicated below:
- Grant/Research Support: Satellite Healthcare, NIDDK, March
of Dimes
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Release Date: 11/3/2015 | Last Modified On: 11/3/2015 |
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