Interstitial foam cells in the nephrotic syndrome belong to the monocyte/macrophage lineage.

Authors :: Nolasco F
Cameron JS
Reuben R
Hartley B
Carvalho F
Coelho RA
Source :: Proceedings of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. Congress [Proc Eur Dial Transplant Assoc Eur Ren Assoc] 1985; Vol. 21, pp. 666-71.
Publication Year :: 1985
Abstract: Interstitial foam cells are occasionally seen in patients with the nephrotic syndrome. In a group of patients with the nephrotic syndrome we were able to demonstrate that these cells express markers characteristic of the monocyte/macrophage lineage. Their presence was related to the previous duration of proteinuria, but they had no apparent influence on the subsequent evolution of renal function. The mechanisms leading to their presence are unknown.

Subjects :: Adult
Foam Cells immunology
HLA-DR Antigens
Histocompatibility Antigens Class II
Humans
Monocytes pathology
Nephrotic Syndrome immunology
Foam Cells pathology
Macrophages pathology
Nephrotic Syndrome pathology

Language :: English
Volume :: 21
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Proceedings of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. Congress
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 3857573

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