Pathogenesis of Diabetic Kidney Disease
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 1220
Special Issue Editor
Interests: her major research interest has been in the field of exploring pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease by utilizing molecular profiling of specific cell types in murine and human kidneys. Her lab is currently deploying cutting-edge technologies to deeply understand cell type specific response and cellular crosstalk after kidney injuries, in particular, single cell RNA-seq and spatial transcriptomes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a significant and growing health concern, being one of the most common complications of diabetes and a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure worldwide. Recent studies have unveiled new findings in the pathogenesis of DKD, including novel insights into the roles of genetic modification, inflammatory pathways, and metabolic dysfunction. These discoveries underscore the complexity of DKD and highlight the need for continued research to develop more effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that explore the multifaceted pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease. We invite all scientists working in the field of diabetic kidney disease to participate in this Special Issue. Original research articles, reviews, and communications related to diabetic kidney disease are welcome, including molecular and cellular mechanisms, inflammation and oxidative stress, metabolic dysregulation, renal hemodynamics and hypertension, biomarkers and early diagnostic tools, and innovative therapeutic targets and strategies. By addressing these critical areas, this Special Issue seeks to enhance our understanding of DKD pathogenesis and to identify novel therapeutic targets that could lead to improved patient outcomes.
We look forward to your submissions and to advancing the field of diabetic kidney disease research together.
Dr. Jia Fu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- diabetic kidney disease (DKD)
- molecular mechanism, oxidative stress
- chronic kidney disease
- pathogenesis
- diagnostic and therapeutic strategies
- inflammation
- metabolic dysfunction
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