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ReviewMolecular biology reports2025

Advances in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis research: genetic causes to non-coding RNAs.

Maryam Esmaeilzadeh Aghjeh, Ilknur Suer, Ahmet Burak Dirim, Murat Kaya, Sukru Ozturk

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Review in Molecular biology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Serum Factors in Primary Podocytopathies.Antibodies (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Maryam Esmaeilzadeh AghjehDivision of Medical Genetics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. es_maryam70@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3674-6248
Ilknur SuerDepartment of Medical Genetics, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1954-4190
Ahmet Burak DirimDepartment of Genetics, Institute of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2262-8627
Murat KayaDivision of Medical Genetics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2241-7088
Sukru OzturkDivision of Medical Genetics, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8809-7462

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a clinicopathological illness characterized by podocyte damage, impairing glomerular filtration, and substantial proteinuria, which often results in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Divided into primary, secondary, genetic, and idiopathic categories, its diverse origin highlights the intricacy of its diagnosis and treatment. The existing dependence on immunosuppressive medicines highlights their side effects and inconsistent efficacy, underscoring the pressing necessity for innovative, focused treatments. Recent advancements in genomics and molecular biology have shown the significant involvement of genetic alterations, especially in podocyte-associated proteins, in the pathogenesis of FSGS. Identifying possible novel biomarkers for diagnosing FSGS and monitoring disease activity has revitalized interest in this condition. Recent data underscores the significance of non-coding RNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs), circular RNAs (circRNAs), and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), in the modulation of gene expression and podocyte functionality. Particular dysregulated miRNAs and circRNAs have demonstrated potential as biomarkers for early diagnosis and disease monitoring. Furthermore, understanding lncRNA-mediated pathways provides novel therapeutic targets. This review consolidates current progress in elucidating the genetic and molecular processes of FSGS, emphasizing biomarker identification and treatment innovation.

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Glomerulosclerosis, Focal SegmentalRNA, Long NoncodingRNA, UntranslatedAnimalsBiomarkersGene Expression RegulationHumansMicroRNAsPodocytesRNA, CircularBiomarkersMicroRNAsRNA, CircularRNA, Long NoncodingRNA, UntranslatedBiomarkersFocal segmental glomerulosclerosisGeneticPodocyteRNAs

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