Roman Jednak, MD
Primary Axis:
Human Reproduction and Development
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Pax 2 has been shown to be an important regulator of apotosis during nephrogenesis. Although downregulated in mature kidneys, reexpression can occur in response to renal injury. We are in the process of investigating the role of Pax 2 in renal tubular apoptosis cells following ureteral obstruction.Kidney, Development, Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, Apoptosis
Keywords:
Kidney, Development, Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, Apoptosis
Location:
Montreal Children's Hospital Publications:
Almodhen F, Loutochin O, Capolicchio JP, Jednak R, and El-Sherbiny M. The
role of bladder urine transforming growth factor-β1 concentrations in diagnosis and
management of unilateral prenatal hydronephrosis. J Urol 182:292-298, 2009
Almodhen F, Alzahrani A, Jednak R, Capolicchio JP, El-Sherbiny M.
Nonstented tubularized incised plate urethroplasty with Y-to-I spongioplasty in non-
toilet trained children. CUAJ 2:110-114, 2008
Almodhen F, Capolicchio JP, Jednak R, El Sherbiny M. Postpubertal
urodynamic and upper urinary tract changes in children with conservatively treated
myelomeningocele. J Urol 178:1479-1482, 2007
