Published in Nephrol Dial Transplant on January 18, 2006
Properties and dissemination of H5N1 viruses isolated during an influenza outbreak in migratory waterfowl in western China. J Virol (2006) 5.26
A functional floxed allele of Pkd1 that can be conditionally inactivated in vivo. J Am Soc Nephrol (2004) 1.97
Urinary interleukin 18 for detection of acute kidney injury: a meta-analysis. Am J Kidney Dis (2013) 1.68
Long-term antibiotics for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infection in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Dis Child (2010) 1.55
Effect of theophylline on prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Kidney Dis (2012) 1.49
Direct stimulation of naive T cells by membrane vesicles from antigen-presenting cells: distinct roles for CD54 and B7 molecules. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2003) 1.38
Identification and expansion of cancer stem cells in tumor tissues and peripheral blood derived from gastric adenocarcinoma patients. Cell Res (2011) 1.36
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms and Graves' disease: a meta-analysis. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) (2008) 1.16
Effects of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene on end stage renal disease progression in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Nephrology (Carlton) (2014) 1.12
Randomized controlled trial of icodextrin versus glucose containing peritoneal dialysis fluid. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol (2009) 1.10
Calcium regulates FGF-23 expression in bone. Endocrinology (2013) 1.09
Curcumin inhibits transforming growth factor-β1-induced EMT via PPARγ pathway, not Smad pathway in renal tubular epithelial cells. PLoS One (2013) 1.07
A novel prototype device for electroporation-enhanced DNA vaccine delivery simultaneously to both skin and muscle. Vaccine (2011) 1.04
Efficacy of short-term high-dose statin in preventing contrast-induced nephropathy: a meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials. PLoS One (2012) 1.02
Mineral and bone disorder in Chinese dialysis patients: a multicenter study. BMC Nephrol (2012) 1.02
Increased expression of calpain and elevated activity of calcineurin in the myocardium of patients with congestive heart failure. Int J Mol Med (2010) 1.00
Pathogenicity in quails and mice of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses isolated from ducks. Vet Microbiol (2011) 0.98
Low-protein diet supplemented with ketoacids reduces the severity of renal disease in 5/6 nephrectomized rats: a role for KLF15. Kidney Int (2011) 0.97
Direct stimulation of T cells by membrane vesicles from antigen-presenting cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2006) 0.96
Cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) of the Haemophilus parasuis SC096 strain contributes to serum resistance and adherence to and invasion of PK-15 and PUVEC cells. Vet Microbiol (2011) 0.96
Molecular basis of efficient replication and pathogenicity of H9N2 avian influenza viruses in mice. PLoS One (2012) 0.95
Rosiglitazone attenuates development of polycystic kidney disease and prolongs survival in Han:SPRD rats. Clin Sci (Lond) (2010) 0.94
Optimized in vivo transfer of small interfering RNA targeting dermal tissue using in vivo surface electroporation. Mol Ther Nucleic Acids (2012) 0.94
The MYC, TERT, and ZIC1 genes are common targets of viral integration and transcriptional deregulation in avian leukosis virus subgroup J-induced myeloid leukosis. J Virol (2013) 0.93
Isolation, identification, and phylogenetic analysis of two avian leukosis virus subgroup J strains associated with hemangioma and myeloid leukosis. Vet Microbiol (2013) 0.93
Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of subgroup J avian leukosis virus. J Clin Microbiol (2010) 0.93
Scientific publications in nephrology and urology journals from Chinese authors in East Asia: a 10-year survey of the literature. PLoS One (2011) 0.92
Predictive role of BNP and NT-proBNP in hemodialysis patients. Nephron Clin Pract (2008) 0.92
Identification and characterization of a novel spore-associated subtilase from Thermoactinomyces sp. CDF. Microbiology (2009) 0.91
Serum resistance in Haemophilus parasuis SC096 strain requires outer membrane protein P2 expression. FEMS Microbiol Lett (2011) 0.90
A phase II study of antofloxacin hydrochloride, a novel fluoroquinolone, for the treatment of acute bacterial infections. Chemotherapy (2010) 0.90
An extracellular halophilic protease SptA from a halophilic archaeon Natrinema sp. J7: gene cloning, expression and characterization. Extremophiles (2006) 0.90
Optimization of electroporation-enhanced intradermal delivery of DNA vaccine using a minimally invasive surface device. Hum Gene Ther Methods (2012) 0.90
The role of galU and galE of Haemophilus parasuis SC096 in serum resistance and biofilm formation. Vet Microbiol (2012) 0.90
Phospholipase Cγ2 (PLCγ2) is key component in Dectin-2 signaling pathway, mediating anti-fungal innate immune responses. J Biol Chem (2011) 0.90
Complete genomic sequence of a novel natural recombinant H6N2 influenza virus from chickens in Guangdong, Southern China. J Virol (2012) 0.90
Sevelamer carbonate lowers serum phosphorus effectively in haemodialysis patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-titration study. Nephrol Dial Transplant (2013) 0.90
Oleic acid induces smooth muscle foam cell formation and enhances atherosclerotic lesion development via CD36. Lipids Health Dis (2011) 0.90
Accumulation of tissue advanced glycation end products correlated with glucose exposure dose and associated with cardiovascular morbidity in patients on peritoneal dialysis. Atherosclerosis (2012) 0.89
The roles of surface loop insertions and disulfide bond in the stabilization of thermophilic WF146 protease. FEBS Lett (2006) 0.89
Characterization of primary cilia in human airway smooth muscle cells. Chest (2009) 0.88
Accumulation of circulating advanced oxidation protein products is an independent risk factor for ischaemic heart disease in maintenance haemodialysis patients. Nephrology (Carlton) (2012) 0.88
Targeting of sodium-glucose cotransporters with phlorizin inhibits polycystic kidney disease progression in Han:SPRD rats. Kidney Int (2013) 0.88
The nephroprotective effect of tauroursodeoxycholic acid on ischaemia/reperfusion-induced acute kidney injury by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol (2012) 0.88
Prevalence and characterization of genotypic diversity of Haemophilus parasuis isolates from southern China. Can J Vet Res (2012) 0.87
Functional insight into the C-terminal extension of halolysin SptA from haloarchaeon Natrinema sp. J7. PLoS One (2011) 0.87
Oxidative stress-induced JNK activation contributes to proinflammatory phenotype of aging diabetic mesangial cells. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol (2009) 0.87
Effects of thrice-weekly in-center nocturnal vs. conventional hemodialysis on integrated backscatter of myocardial tissue. Hemodial Int (2011) 0.87
Kruppel-like factor 15 modulates renal interstitial fibrosis by ERK/MAPK and JNK/MAPK pathways regulation. Kidney Blood Press Res (2013) 0.86
An evaluation of enforced rapid proteasomal degradation as a means of enhancing vaccine-induced CTL responses. J Immunol (2004) 0.86
Pharmacological management of polycystic kidney disease. Expert Opin Pharmacother (2014) 0.86
Insights into the maturation of hyperthermophilic pyrolysin and the roles of its N-terminal propeptide and long C-terminal extension. Appl Environ Microbiol (2012) 0.86
Rosiglitazone inhibits transforming growth factor-β1 mediated fibrogenesis in ADPKD cyst-lining epithelial cells. PLoS One (2011) 0.86
Multislice computed tomographic angiography in evaluating dysfunction of the vascular access in hemodialysis patients. Nephron Clin Pract (2006) 0.86
Promising plasmid DNA vector based on APTES-modified silica nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine (2012) 0.86
Mutation analysis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease genes in Han Chinese. Nephron Exp Nephrol (2005) 0.86
Modeling and prediction of HIV in China: transmission rates structured by infection ages. Math Biosci Eng (2008) 0.85
Enhanced adherence to and invasion of PUVEC and PK-15 cells due to the overexpression of RfaD, ThyA and Mip in the ΔompP2 mutant of Haemophilus parasuis SC096 strain. Vet Microbiol (2012) 0.85
Angiotensin II receptor blockade improves matrix metalloproteinases/tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 balance and restores fibronectin expression in rat infarcted myocardium. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2009) 0.84
Reverse correlation between ankle-brachial index and left ventricular hypertrophy in patients on maintenance haemodialysis. Nephrology (Carlton) (2006) 0.84
The inhibition of human bladder cancer growth by calcium carbonate/CaIP6 nanocomposite particles delivering AIB1 siRNA. Biomaterials (2012) 0.84
Double-positive expression of high-mobility group box 1 and vascular endothelial growth factor C indicates a poorer prognosis in gastric cancer patients. World J Surg Oncol (2013) 0.84
beta-Actin is a useful internal control for tissue-specific gene expression studies using quantitative real-time PCR in the half-smooth tongue sole Cynoglossus semilaevis challenged with LPS or Vibrio anguillarum. Fish Shellfish Immunol (2010) 0.84
Improvement of low-temperature caseinolytic activity of a thermophilic subtilase by directed evolution and site-directed mutagenesis. Biotechnol Bioeng (2009) 0.83
Metabolomic changes and protective effect of (L)-carnitine in rat kidney ischemia/reperfusion injury. Kidney Blood Press Res (2012) 0.83
Portal vein thrombosis as the first sign of nephrotic syndrome. Nat Clin Pract Nephrol (2008) 0.83
The complete genome sequence of Natrinema sp. J7-2, a haloarchaeon capable of growth on synthetic media without amino acid supplements. PLoS One (2012) 0.83
A low-protein diet supplemented with ketoacids plays a more protective role against oxidative stress of rat kidney tissue with 5/6 nephrectomy than a low-protein diet alone. Br J Nutr (2009) 0.83
Cold-adapted maturation of thermophilic WF146 protease by mimicking the propeptide binding interactions of psychrophilic subtilisin S41. FEBS Lett (2008) 0.82
Comparison of unilateral renal artery embolization versus bilateral for treatment of severe refractory hypertension in hemodialysis patients. World J Urol (2009) 0.82
Idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis in Chinese patients: a clinicopathologic study of 20 cases. Clin Exp Nephrol (2014) 0.82
Antitumor activity of a new N-substituted thiourea derivative, an EGFR signaling-targeted inhibitor against a panel of human lung cancer cell lines. Chemotherapy (2008) 0.82
Carotid vascular remodelling in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Nephrology (Carlton) (2009) 0.82
Improvement of awareness, treatment and control of hypertension among chronic kidney disease patients in China from 1999 to 2005. Hypertens Res (2009) 0.82
Prevalence of circulating CD4+CD28null T cells is associated with early atherosclerotic damage in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis. Hum Immunol (2012) 0.82
Role of keratinocyte growth factor in the pathogenesis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Nephrol Dial Transplant (2005) 0.81
Molecular basis for auto- and hetero-catalytic maturation of a thermostable subtilase from thermophilic Bacillus sp. WF146. J Biol Chem (2013) 0.81
Effectiveness and safety of negative-pressure wound therapy for diabetic foot ulcers: a meta-analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg (2014) 0.81
Establishment of a conditional transgenic mouse model expressing human uncoupling protein 2 in vascular smooth muscle cells. Exp Ther Med (2012) 0.81
Molecular characterization of fluoroquinolone resistance in Haemophilus parasuis isolated from pigs in South China. J Antimicrob Chemother (2011) 0.81
Imbalance of matrix metalloproteinases/tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 and loss of fibronectin expression in patients with congestive heart failure. Cardiology (2010) 0.81
Effect of submerged and solid-state fermentation on pigment and citrinin production by Monascus purpureus. Acta Biol Hung (2013) 0.81
Transgenic overexpression of uncoupling protein 2 attenuates salt-induced vascular dysfunction by inhibition of oxidative stress. Am J Hypertens (2013) 0.80