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Baylarov R, Senol O, Atan M, Berdeli A. NPHS2 gene mutations in azerbaijani children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2021; 31:144-149. [PMID: 32129207 DOI: 10.4103/1319-2442.279934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is characterized by proteinuria in children. Steroid- resistant NS (SRNS) is defined by resistance to standard steroid therapy, and it continues to be one of the most common causes of chronic renal failure. Molecular studies have revealed specialized molecules in different regions of the podocytes that play a role in proteinuria. Mutations in NPHS2 that encode for podocin constitute a frequent cause of SRNS worldwide. This study aimed to screen for podocin mutations in Azerbaijani patients with SRNS. Our study included 21 pediatric patients with SRNS aged between 0 and 18 years and the same number of healthy control groups. Mutational analysis of the NPHS2 gene was performed using direct sequencing methods. Disease-causing mutations in the NPHS2 gene were detected in eight patients (38%). Thirteen patients (62%) had NPHS2 mutations without causing the disease. Two patients had p.Val290Met homozygous mutation; two had p.Arg229Gln homozygous mutations; and one each had p.Pro20Leu homozygote, p.Leu169Pro homozygote, p.Arg138Gln homozygote, and p.Arg168His homozygous mutations. When we correlated the NPHS2 mutation status with disease progression, there was a statistically significant increase in serum creatinine, proteinuria, and serum albumin values in patients with NPHS2 gene mutations compared to the group without mutation (P <0.05). Our study concludes that mutations of the NPHS2 gene (38%) are heterogeneous in Azerbaijani SRNS patients. Based on our results, we support a model in which ethnicity plays an important role in certain NPHS2 mutations. NPHS2 mutation analysis may help to better predict the course of the disease, remove unnecessary long-term immunosuppressive therapy, and develop specific treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rauf Baylarov
- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology Division, Azerbaijan State Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Pediatric Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Ege University Medical Faculty, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Ege University Medical Faculty, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Molecular Medicine Laboratory, Ege University Medical Faculty, Izmir, Turkey
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Momtazmanesh S, Samieefar N, Uddin LQ, Ulrichs T, Kelishadi R, Roudenok V, Karakoc-Aydiner E, Salunke DB, Nouwen JL, Becerra JCA, Vieira DN, Goudouris E, Jamee M, Khafaie MA, Shamsizadeh M, Golabchi MR, Samimiat A, Doostkamel D, Afshar A, Tabari MAK, Lotfi M, Boroujeni RY, Rambod N, Stashchak A, Volokha A, Pavalkis D, Pereira A, Latiff AHA, Baylarov R, Amirheidari B, Ch MH, Condino-Neto A, Rezaei N. Socialization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Social and Scientific Networks During Social Distancing. Adv Exp Med Biol 2021; 1318:911-921. [PMID: 33973219 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-63761-3_51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
In the COVID-19 era, while we are encouraged to be physically far away from each other, social and scientific networking is needed more than ever. The dire consequences of social distancing can be diminished by social networking. Social media, a quintessential component of social networking, facilitates the dissemination of reliable information and fighting against misinformation by health authorities. Distance learning, telemedicine, and telehealth are among the most prominent applications of networking during this pandemic. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of collaborative scientific efforts. In this chapter, we summarize the advantages of harnessing both social and scientific networking in minimizing the harms of this pandemic. We also discuss the extra collaborative measures we can take in our fight against COVID-19, particularly in the scientific field.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sara Momtazmanesh
- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,USERN Office, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Institute for Research in International Assistance, Akkon University for Human Sciences, Berlin, Germany.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Berlin, Germany
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,USERN Office, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
| | - Vasili Roudenok
- Belarusian State Medical University, Minsk, Belarus.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Minsk, Belarus
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- Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Marmara University Hospital, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Istanbul, Turkey
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- National Interdisciplinary Centre of Vaccine, Immunotherapeutics and Antimicrobials, Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Chandigarh, India
| | - Jan L Nouwen
- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Hospital National Edgardo Rebagliati Martins, Lima, Peru.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Lima, Peru
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- Institute of Legal Medicine and Institute of Bioethics, University of Coimbra, Faculty of Medicine, Portugal, Coimbra, Portugal.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Coimbra, Portugal
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- Pediatrics Department, Medical School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.,USERN Office, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.,USERN Office, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- USERN Office, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- USERN Office, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Faculty of pharmacy, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.,USERN Office, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- USERN Office, The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- USERN Office, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- USERN Office, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,USERN Office, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- USERN Office, Islamic Azad University Medicine Faculty, Mashhad, Iran
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- Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease and Pediatric Immunology Department, Shupyk National Medical Academy for Postgraduate Education, Kiev, Ukraine.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Kiev, Ukraine
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- Rector Medical University, Astana, Kazakhstan.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Coimbra, Portugal.,University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Allergy and Immunology Centre, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,USERN Office, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Microbiology, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Guilan, Iran.,USERN Office, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran. .,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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