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Review
. 2011:2011:176973.
doi: 10.1155/2011/176973. Epub 2010 Dec 23.

Renal involvement in preeclampsia: similarities to VEGF ablation therapy

Janina Müller-Deile  1 , Mario Schiffer
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Review

Renal involvement in preeclampsia: similarities to VEGF ablation therapy

Janina Müller-Deile et al. J Pregnancy. 2011.

Abstract

Glomerular VEGF expression is critical for the maintenance and function of an intact filtration barrier. Alterations in glomerular VEGF bioavailability result in endothelial as well as in podocyte damage. Renal involvement in preeclampsia includes proteinuria, podocyturia, elevated blood pressure, edema, glomerular capillary endotheliosis, and thrombotic microangiopathy. At least the renal signs, symptoms, and other evidence can sufficiently be explained by reduced VEGF levels. The aim of this paper was to summarize our pathophysiological understanding of the renal involvement of preeclampsia and point out similarities to the renal side effects of VEGF-ablation therapy.

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Flowchart demonstrates the renal involvement in preeclampsia and VEGF ablation therapy due to decreased levels of local and circulating VEGF. sFlt-1: soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1; VEGF: vascular endothelial growth factor; NO: nitric oxide; PGI2: prostacyclin; TMA: thrombotic microangiopathy.
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