Kidney Disease: The Role of Cellular Mechanisms in Renal Pathology
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Tissues and Organs".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 67
Special Issue Editor
2. Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Advanced Convergence Technology & Science, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Republic of Korea
Interests: kidney fibrosis; acute kidney injury; renal denervation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing incidence of kidney diseases, including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI), poses significant challenges to global health. Cellular mechanisms play a crucial role in the development and progression of these conditions. Understanding the cellular dynamics within the kidney, such as epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), fibrosis, and inflammation, is vital for improving diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. This Special Issue will explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie renal pathology, with a particular focus on kidney fibrosis, cell death, repair processes, and regeneration.
Key topics will include the identification of key renal cell populations involved in injury and repair, the role of stem and progenitor cells in kidney regeneration, and the impact of metabolic and environmental factors on renal health. In addition, we will highlight advancements in cell-based models for studying kidney disease, innovative therapeutic approaches targeting cellular pathways, and in vivo models used to assess novel treatments for kidney injury and fibrosis. This Special Issue aims at providing a comprehensive overview of the cellular mechanisms driving kidney diseases, offering new insights into potential therapeutic interventions and clinical applications.
Dr. Jinu Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- kidney fibrosis
- acute kidney injury (AKI)
- chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT)
- renal cell populations
- stem cell therapy
- renal regeneration
- inflammation in kidney disease
- cell-based models
- renal repair mechanisms
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