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science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Unveiling a Hidden Housekeeping Process in Kidney Cells: A Groundbreaking Discovery

Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered a unique "housekeeping" process in kidney cells that allows them to eject unwanted content, rejuvenating the cells and maintaining kidney health throughout one's lifetime. Unlike other organs that regenerate through cell division, kidney cells do not divide to create new cells. The newly identified self-renewal mechanism, which involves the extrusion of cellular contents, provides insights into how kidneys can stay healthy in the absence of injury or illness. Further research could lead to advancements in nanomedicine and early detection of kidney disease.

via SciTechDaily|

#health-management #kidney-cells #nanomedicine

science2 years ago•5 min saved

"Groundbreaking Study Reveals Kidney Cells' Remarkable Self-Renewal Abilities"

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered a unique "housekeeping" process in kidney cells that allows them to eliminate unwanted cellular contents and renew themselves without cell division. This self-renewal mechanism, which is different from how other tissues regenerate, helps explain the long-term health of kidneys. The discovery may have implications for nanomedicine and early detection of kidney disease. The researchers found that gold nanoparticles taken in by kidney cells are encased in lysosomes and other organelles, which are then extruded into vesicles that float off into the extracellular space. This process, called extrusion-mediated self-renewal, allows the cells to update themselves with fresh contents and function properly.

via Phys.org|

#cellular-regeneration #early-detection #kidney-cells

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Weizmann Institute unravels red blood cell production mystery.

Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science have identified a rare subset of kidney cells, named "Norn cells," that are the main producers of erythropoietin (EPO), the hormone that controls red blood cell production. The discovery has significant potential for anemic patients and could lead to the development of new therapies. The identification of these cells may have an impact rivaling that of the discovery of the pancreas's insulin-producing beta cells in the 1950s.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#anemia #erythropoietin #health