title: Clinicopathological assessment of the nephron number.
abstract: Recent studies have demonstrated much larger variability in the total number of nephrons in normal populations than previously suspected. In addition, it has been suggested that individuals with a low nephron number may have an increased lifetime risk of hypertension or renal insufficiency, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the nephron number in each individual. In view of the fact that all previous reports of the nephron number were based on analyses of autopsy kidneys, the identification of surrogate markers detectable in living subjects is needed in order to enhance understanding of the clinical significance of this parameter. In this review, we summarize the clinicopathological factors and findings indicating a reduction in the nephron number, focusing particularly on those found at the time of a preserved renal function.
authors: Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine , The Jikei University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan.
authors: Nobuo
authors: N
authors: Tsuboi
authors: Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine , The Jikei University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan.
authors: Go
authors: G
authors: Kanzaki
authors: Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine , The Jikei University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan.
authors: Kentaro
authors: K
authors: Koike
authors: Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine , The Jikei University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan.
authors: Tetsuya
authors: T
authors: Kawamura
authors: Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine , The Jikei University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan.
authors: Makoto
authors: M
authors: Ogura
authors: Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine , The Jikei University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan.
authors: Takashi
authors: T
authors: Yokoo
keywords: CKD; birth weight; nephron number; renal biopsy