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ArticleMolecular and cellular biochemistry2025

Single cell transcription revealing key transcription factors in embryonic kidney development.

Jingxian Huang, Bing Yan, Hongwei Wu, Hougang Yang, Shaodong Luan, Haiyan Yu, Wei Shi, Pingping Ye, Fang Yuan, Qiang Yan and 4 more

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Article in Molecular and cellular biochemistry, 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 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Dissecting Normal and Abnormal Human Kidney Development Using Multiomics.Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN · 2026
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14 authors.

Jingxian Huang *Guangdong Provincial Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Autoimmune Disease Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China.
Bing Yan *Institute of Kidney Disease and Blood Purification, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Hongwei Wu *Guangdong Provincial Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Autoimmune Disease Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China.
Hougang YangComprehensive Health Industry Research Center, Southern University of Science and Technology Taizhou Research Institute, Taizhou, 318000, China.
Shaodong LuanDepartment of Nephrology, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen, 518110, China.
Haiyan YuGuangdong Provincial Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Autoimmune Disease Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China.
Wei ShiGuangdong Provincial Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Autoimmune Disease Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China.
Pingping YeGuangdong Provincial Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Autoimmune Disease Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China.
Fang YuanGuangdong Provincial Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Autoimmune Disease Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China.
Qiang YanDepartment of Organ Transplantation, The 924th Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Logistic Support Force, Guilin, 541002, China.
Fanna LiuInstitute of Kidney Disease and Blood Purification, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
Lianghong YinInstitute of Kidney Disease and Blood Purification, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China. yin-yun@126.com.
Donge TangGuangdong Provincial Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Autoimmune Disease Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China. donge66@126.com.
Yong DaiGuangdong Provincial Autoimmune Disease Precision Medicine Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Autoimmune Disease Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, 518020, China. daiyong22@aliyun.com.

Funding

the Guangzhou entrepreneurship leading team NO.202009030005the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program NO.JCYJ20220530152015035
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The development of the kidney is a complex process involving the differentiation of renal progenitor cells into various specialized cell types, including renal tubular epithelial cells and podocytes. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern this differentiation process is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of kidney development. Recent advances in single-cell RNA sequencing technology have enabled researchers to explore the heterogeneity of renal progenitor cells at an unprecedented resolution, offering new insights into the distinct subpopulations and transcriptional landscapes within these cells. Our analysis revealed the presence of distinct subpopulations within renal progenitor cells. Furthermore, we identified key transcription factors that are crucial for the differentiation of these progenitors into renal tubular epithelial cells and podocytes. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of kidney development, highlighting the role of specific transcription factors in the differentiation of renal progenitor cells. Although further research is needed to fully validate these findings and their therapeutic potential, this study provides a valuable foundation for future exploration of kidney regeneration strategies.

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Gene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalKidneySingle-Cell AnalysisTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticAnimalsCell DifferentiationMiceOrganogenesisPodocytesStem CellsTranscription FactorsBiology of human developmentKidneyTranscriptomics

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PMID40392427
PMCPMC12476426

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