Uworld - Renal VI Flashcards
IL2
helper T cells
stimulate growth CD4 and CD8 T cells and B cells
activates NK cells and monocytes
anti-cancer effect - melanoma and renal cell carcinoma
IFN gamma
increased expression of MHC class I and II
alemtuzumab
anti-CD52 mAb - tx of CLL
bevacizumab
interfere VEGF activation
inhibit angiogenesis
FF in dehydration
increased
-RPF - drop more than GFR due to RAAS activation
efferent arteriole constriction (ANG II) maintains GFR
Vasopressin receprots
V1 - vasoconstriction and PG release
V2 - antidiuresis
thiazide lytes
hypoK
hyperuricemia
hyperCa
hypoNa
site of CAIs
prox tubule
site of osmotic diuretics
prox tube and descending limb loop
loop diuretic site
thick ascending limb
K sparing site
collecting duct
aldosterone antagonist site
collecting duct
minimal change disease
facial edema
massive proteinuria
age 2-8 - with resp infection, immunization, or atopic rxn
response to corticosteroids good - tx
electron microscope of minimal change disease
effacement of foot processes
early detection of diabetic nephropathy
albumin inurine
MC cause dialysis requiring end stage renal disease
diabetic nephropathy
anti-CD3
inhibit T cells - tx of acute rejection
anti-CD20
inhibit B cells
anti-VEGF
bevacizumab
BM splitting
MPGN and alport syndrome