Heat shock proteins in the genitourinary system.
Heat shock proteins are ubiquitous molecules that are expressed in all living organisms in response to stress. They have two specific roles: protection against cell damage and modulation of the immune response. Recent studies have dramatically increased our knowledge and understanding of the role of heat shock proteins in the genitourinary system. This review uses a Medline approach to examine the current literature.
Watson
R William G
RW
Department of Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, 47 Eccles Street, Ireland. bwatson@mater.ie
Lebret
Thierry
T
Fitzpatrick
John M
JM
D000818:Animals; D017209:Apoptosis; D006360:Heat-Shock Proteins / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000503:physiopathology; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000502:physiology; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology; D014565:Urogenital Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014566:Urogenital System / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*
D006360:Heat-Shock Proteins