2019
Urine TNF-α and IL-9 for clinical diagnosis of acute interstitial nephritis
Moledina DG, Wilson FP, Pober JS, Perazella MA, Singh N, Luciano RL, Obeid W, Lin H, Kuperman M, Moeckel GW, Kashgarian M, Cantley LG, Parikh CR. Urine TNF-α and IL-9 for clinical diagnosis of acute interstitial nephritis. JCI Insight 2019, 4: e127456. PMID: 31092735, PMCID: PMC6542610, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.127456.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute interstitial nephritisAcute kidney diseasePrebiopsy diagnosisKidney biopsyKidney diseaseIL-9AIN diagnosisUrine TNFInterstitial nephritisSpecific T cell subsetsAcute tubular injuryDiabetic kidney diseaseIL-9 levelsTNF-α levelsT cell subsetsAddition of biomarkersPlasma cytokinesCytokine levelsTubular injuryHighest quartileMultivariable analysisCell subsetsUrinary TNFBlood eosinophilsGlomerular disease
2011
A Small-Molecule Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Antagonist Protects against Glomerulonephritis in Lupus-Prone NZB/NZW F1 and MRL/lpr Mice
Leng L, Chen L, Fan J, Greven D, Arjona A, Du X, Austin D, Kashgarian M, Yin Z, Huang XR, Lan HY, Lolis E, Nikolic-Paterson D, Bucala R. A Small-Molecule Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Antagonist Protects against Glomerulonephritis in Lupus-Prone NZB/NZW F1 and MRL/lpr Mice. The Journal Of Immunology 2011, 186: 527-538. PMID: 21106847, PMCID: PMC3124407, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1001767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCell Migration InhibitionFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGlomerulonephritisHumansIntramolecular OxidoreductasesIsoxazolesLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMacrophage Migration-Inhibitory FactorsMiceMice, Inbred MRL lprMice, Inbred NZBMice, KnockoutMolecular Sequence DataRandom AllocationReceptors, ImmunologicConceptsMacrophage migration inhibitory factorMRL/lpr miceNZB/NZW F1Systemic lupus erythematosusMigration inhibitory factorLupus erythematosusLpr miceDihydro-5-isoxazole acetic acid methyl esterHigh-expression MIF allelesInhibitory factorExcessive proinflammatory responsesRetention of monocytesEnd-organ injuryEnd-organ damageProinflammatory cytokine productionDifferent autoimmune diseasesB cell activationMIF antagonismMIF antagonistAutoantibody productionChemokine expressionProinflammatory cytokinesAutoimmune diseasesCytokine productionMIF alleles
2008
A Novel Form of Human Mendelian Hypertension Featuring Nonglucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Geller DS, Zhang J, Wisgerhof MV, Shackleton C, Kashgarian M, Lifton RP. A Novel Form of Human Mendelian Hypertension Featuring Nonglucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2008, 93: 3117-3123. PMID: 18505761, PMCID: PMC2515083, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-0594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronismAdrenal fasciculataAdministration of dexamethasoneAdrenal steroid productionAdrenal steroid biosynthesisNew familial formAge 7 yrSecondary hypertensionBilateral adrenalectomyMost patientsPrimary aldosteronismAdrenal weightClinical syndromeAdrenal glandCortisol secretionLeading causeAldosteronismHypertensionMedical treatmentAldosterone synthaseSteroid productionAutosomal dominant formCellular hypertrophyCortical compartmentFamilial forms
1994
The benefit of early treatment with immunosuppressive agents in lupus nephritis.
Esdaile J, Joseph L, MacKenzie T, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. The benefit of early treatment with immunosuppressive agents in lupus nephritis. The Journal Of Rheumatology 1994, 21: 2046-51. PMID: 7869308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHour urinary protein excretionUrinary protein excretionLead-time biasRenal biopsyLupus nephritisRenal insufficiencyRenal involvementSerum creatinineProtein excretionImmunosuppressive agentsEarly treatmentHigh-dose prednisoneLupus renal involvementSubsequent renal insufficiencyTime biasFirst renal biopsySelection biasDose prednisoneTubulointerstitial indexRenal diseaseLongterm prognosisImmunosuppressive drugsEffect of durationBiopsySignificant associationLupus nephritis: Lessons from the path lab
Kashgarian M. Lupus nephritis: Lessons from the path lab. Kidney International 1994, 45: 928-938. PMID: 8196299, DOI: 10.1038/ki.1994.123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Time‐Dependence of Long‐Term Prediction in Lupus Nephritis
Esdaile J, Abrahamowicz M, Mackenzie T, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. The Time‐Dependence of Long‐Term Prediction in Lupus Nephritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1994, 37: 359-368. PMID: 8129791, DOI: 10.1002/art.1780370309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisease activity measuresLupus nephritisRenal failureActivity measuresLupus nephritis patientsRenal failure outcomeObservation periodCox model analysisLong-term outcomesMean followup timeGood prognostic markerNonrenal outcomesTubulointerstitial indexChronicity indexNephritis patientsRenal outcomesExtended observation periodRenal involvementComorbid diseasesPrognostic factorsRenal functionDevelopment of diseaseRenal biopsyFollowup timeLaboratory predictors
1992
Can Experienced Clinicians Predict the Outcome of Lupus Nephritis?
Esdaile J, Mackenzie T, Barré P, Danoff D, Kirk Osterland C, Somerville P, Quintal H, Kashgarian M, Suissa S. Can Experienced Clinicians Predict the Outcome of Lupus Nephritis? Lupus 1992, 1: 205-214. PMID: 1301984, DOI: 10.1177/096120339200100403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTHE EFFECT OF CYCLOSPORINE ADMINISTRATION ON THE CELLULAR DISTRIBUTION AND CONTENT OF CYCLOPHILIN 1
McDONALD M, ARDITO T, MARKS W, KASHGARIAN M, LORBER M. THE EFFECT OF CYCLOSPORINE ADMINISTRATION ON THE CELLULAR DISTRIBUTION AND CONTENT OF CYCLOPHILIN 1. Transplantation 1992, 53: 460-466. PMID: 1472259, DOI: 10.1097/00007890-199202010-00037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCyclosporine metabolitesDays of CsAUntreated Wistar ratsPrevious immunohistochemical analysisCyclosporine administrationCsA therapyLymph nodesWistar ratsImmunohistochemical analysisCYP contentBiologic effectsMitochondria-endoplasmic reticulumQuantitative immunofluorescenceNuclear stainingGeneralized increaseCYP interactionsCsAEnzyme peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomeraseCellular distributionIleumKidneyUntreated controlsLiverBiological effectsConfocal microscopy
1991
Predictors of one year outcome in lupus nephritis: the importance of renal biopsy.
Esdaile J, Federgreen W, Quintal H, Suissa S, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. Predictors of one year outcome in lupus nephritis: the importance of renal biopsy. QJM 1991, 81: 907-18. PMID: 1808631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLupus nephritisRenal biopsyBiopsy variablesHigher activity index scoreDiffuse proliferative lupus nephritisSubepithelial electron-dense depositsDiffuse proliferative nephritisActivity index scoreProliferative lupus nephritisShort-term prognosisTime of biopsyClinical predictive modelClinical prediction modelElectron-dense depositsTubulointerstitial scoresNew predictive informationRenal injurySerum creatinineGroups of subjectsLaboratory predictorsPlatelet countUnivariate analysisClinical signsYear outcomesIndividual patients
1989
The clinical and renal biopsy predictors of long-term outcome in lupus nephritis: a study of 87 patients and review of the literature.
Esdaile J, Levinton C, Federgreen W, Hayslett J, Kashgarian M. The clinical and renal biopsy predictors of long-term outcome in lupus nephritis: a study of 87 patients and review of the literature. QJM 1989, 72: 779-833. PMID: 2694209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPresence of vasculitisLong-term outcomesLupus nephritisRenal diseaseClinical modelRenal insufficiencyRenal failurePrognostic markerRelevant long-term outcomesRenal systemic lupus erythematosusImmunologic disease activityNon-renal SLESystemic lupus erythematosusImportant prognostic markerChronicity indexRenal outcomesRenal severityDisease activityNew predictive informationSerum creatinineConsecutive patientsLupus erythematosusPrognostic factorsRenal biopsyComorbid conditions
1988
Morphological heterogeneity of the rabbit collecting duct
Ridderstrale Y, Kashgarian M, Koeppen B, Giebisch G, Stetson D, Ardito T, Stanton B. Morphological heterogeneity of the rabbit collecting duct. Kidney International 1988, 34: 655-670. PMID: 2462075, DOI: 10.1038/ki.1988.230.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
A Review of Nephrotic Syndrome Associated With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Seney F, Federgreen W, Stein H, Kashgarian M. A Review of Nephrotic Syndrome Associated With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. JAMA Internal Medicine 1986, 146: 137-141. PMID: 3942445, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.1986.00360130167023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic lymphocytic leukemiaNephrotic syndromeLymphocytic leukemiaNephrotic Syndrome AssociatedCommon glomerular lesionImmune complex diseaseRenal diseaseMembranoproliferative glomerulonephritisCellular immunitySyndrome AssociatedGlomerular lesionsImmunoglobulin productionPatientsAvailable evidenceSyndromeLeukemiaDiseaseGlomerulonephritisLesionsImmunity
1985
Lyme arthritis. Spirochetes found in synovial microangiopathic lesions.
Johnston Y, Duray P, Steere A, Kashgarian M, Buza J, Malawista S, Askenase P. Lyme arthritis. Spirochetes found in synovial microangiopathic lesions. American Journal Of Pathology 1985, 118: 26-34. PMID: 3966535, PMCID: PMC1887850.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDieterle silver stainObliterative microvascular lesionsSynovial cell hyperplasiaMicroangiopathic lesionsProminent microvasculatureSynovial stromaMicrovascular injuryMicrovascular lesionsVillous hypertrophySynovial specimensCell hyperplasiaSynovial diseaseEndarteritis obliteransLymphoplasmacellular infiltrationStriking depositionNeedle biopsyStromal depositionLyme spirocheteLyme diseaseBlood vesselsPatientsSilver stainLesionsDiseaseSpirochetes
1984
Cellular ultrastructure of Amphiuma distal nephron: effects of exposure to potassium
Stanton B, Biemesderfer D, Stetson D, Kashgarian M, Giebisch G. Cellular ultrastructure of Amphiuma distal nephron: effects of exposure to potassium. American Journal Of Physiology 1984, 247: c204-c216. PMID: 6476108, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.1984.247.3.c204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly distal tubuleDistal tubulesDistal nephronPotassium adaptationRenal distal nephronLarge cell typeLate distal tubuleCortical collecting tubuleSmooth muscle cellsLate distalAfferent arteriolesEffects of exposureJuxtaglomerular apparatusMammalian cortical collecting tubuleCollecting tubuleEarly distalHenle's loopBasolateral membrane surface densityMuscle cellsPrincipal cellsCellular mechanismsNephronStereological techniquesTubulesUseful preparation
1982
Mesangial disposal of glomerular immune deposits in acute malarial glomerulonephritis of rats.
Sterzel R, Ehrich J, Lucia H, Thomson D, Kashgarian M. Mesangial disposal of glomerular immune deposits in acute malarial glomerulonephritis of rats. Laboratory Investigation 1982, 46: 209-14. PMID: 7038293.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlomerular immune depositsImmune depositsElectron-dense depositsDay 10Day 20Young Sprague-Dawley ratsRenal functional damageUrinary protein excretionInfiltration of monocytesGlomerular cell countSprague-Dawley ratsEsterase-positive monocytesGlomerular basement membraneAcute malariaProtein excretionGlomerular injuryMesangial distributionSerum urea valuesDay 100Granular depositionImmune complexesFunctional damageNormal rangeMesangial matrixCell count"Clear-cell" change within duct and lobular epithelium of the human breast.
Barwick K, Kashgarian M, Rosen P. "Clear-cell" change within duct and lobular epithelium of the human breast. Anatomic Pathology 1982, 17 (Pt 1): 319-28. PMID: 7122130.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1981
Wegener's Granulomatosis — Clinical-Pathologic Correlations and Long-Term Course
Appel G, Gee B, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J. Wegener's Granulomatosis — Clinical-Pathologic Correlations and Long-Term Course. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1981, 1: 27-37. PMID: 7332000, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(81)80008-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-stage renal diseaseModern immunosuppressive therapyLong-term courseClinical-pathologic entityLong-term reportsImmunosuppressive therapyRenal involvementRenal manifestationsSerum creatinineWegener's granulomatosisRenal diseaseEventual prognosisSingle institutionLight microscopic morphologyPathologic correlationMedical CenterRenal tissueDisease processRespiratory tissuesSpecific diagnosisPotential diagnosisPatientsDiagnosisGranulomatosisBiopsySteroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome in children: Histopathology and relapses after cyclophosphamide treatment
Siegel N, Gaudio K, Krassner L, McDonald B, Anderson F, Kashgarian M. Steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome in children: Histopathology and relapses after cyclophosphamide treatment. Kidney International 1981, 19: 454-459. PMID: 7241883, DOI: 10.1038/ki.1981.39.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinimal change lesionSteroid-dependent nephrotic syndromeIncidence of relapseNephrotic syndromeMesangial proliferationSegmental glomerulosclerosisCyclophosphamide treatmentYears of followupTime of treatmentSustained remissionComplete remissionMore relapsesClinical courseHistologic typeHistopathologic typeCyclophosphamidePatientsBiopsy samplesRelapseLesionsSyndromeGlomerulosclerosisRemissionChildrenTreatment
1980
Activation of the Classic Complement Pathway in Patients with the C3 Nephritic Factor
McLean R, Siegel N, Kashgarian M. Activation of the Classic Complement Pathway in Patients with the C3 Nephritic Factor. Nephron 1980, 25: 57-64. PMID: 6986570, DOI: 10.1159/000181754.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBasement MembraneBiopsyCapillariesChildComplement ActivationComplement C3 Nephritic FactorComplement Inactivator ProteinsComplement Pathway, ClassicalFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueGlomerulonephritisHemolysisHumansImmunoelectrophoresis, Two-DimensionalKidneyLipodystrophyMagnesiumMaleMicroscopy, ElectronConceptsC3 nephritic factorNephritic factorPartial lipodystrophyClassic complement pathwayDense deposit diseaseDense intramembranous depositsRenal diseaseDeposit diseaseIntramembranous depositsPatientsFactor assaysComplement pathwayComplement componentsUltrastructural evidenceCurrent criteriaLipodystrophyDiseaseType IHemolytic assayMCGNAssaysThe significance of electron dense deposits in mild lupus nephritis.
Domoto D, Kashgarian M, Hayslett J, Adler M, Siegel N. The significance of electron dense deposits in mild lupus nephritis. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1980, 53: 317-24. PMID: 7445538, PMCID: PMC2595828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMild lupusSubendothelial depositsDiffuse proliferative lesionsPercent of patientsDiffuse proliferative glomerulonephritisRate of progressionElectron-dense depositsLupus nephritisSubsequent biopsyPoor prognosisProliferative glomerulonephritisDeteriorating courseMild lesionsProliferative lesionsPatientsProgressionDense depositsLupusLesionsLight microscopyWide variationGlomerulonephritisNephritisBiopsyPrognosis