Clinical and Experimental Nephrology

Article	Citations
Pleuroperitoneal communication through the retroperitoneum	63
Clinical and histopathological features related to time to complete remission in adult-onset minimal change nephrotic syndrome patients with corticosteroid treatment	51
Predictors of encapsulated peritoneal sclerosis in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis using neutral-pH dialysate	34
Relationship between iron deficiency and corrected QT-interval prolongation in Japanese patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis	34
Pre-transplant tacrolimus fluctuations predict BK virus infection risk in kidney transplants	25
Review no. 1: designing clinical kidney research using real-world data: research questions, data sources, and analytical skills	23
Changes in mean corpuscular volume after erythropoiesis-stimulating agent treatment are associated with renal outcomes in non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease	21
Factors affecting responsiveness of vadadustat in patients with anemia associated with chronic kidney disease: a post-hoc subgroup analysis of Japanese phase 3 randomized studies	19
N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide predicts hospitalization for ischemic stroke in Japanese hemodialysis patients	18
Genetic nephrotic syndrome associated with disturbed function of glomerular slit membrane and podocyte cytoskeleton in children	18
eGFR slope as a surrogate endpoint for clinical study in early stage of chronic kidney disease: from The Japan Chronic Kidney Disease Database	16
Advancing large language models in nephrology: bridging the gap in image interpretation	16
Cancer risk after kidney transplantation in japan: methodological gaps and future directions	16
Efficacy and safety of telitacicept in patients with lupus nephritis: a single-center, real-world retrospective study	15
Age and gender differences in the urinary proteome of healthy subjects using the advantages of quantitative proteomics	15
List of referees	15
Risk factors for septic shock in older patients with urinary tract infection	15
Association of severe stress with the onset of chronic kidney disease after the Great East Japan Earthquake: the Fukushima Health Management Survey	15
Skin perfusion pressure in lower extremities at haemodialysis initiation is associated with 1-year mortality and cardiovascular disease	14
Clinical predictors associated with prolonged pneumoperitoneum time in laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy	14
Adjustment of anion gap for other serum components is of little benefit to acid–base assessment	13
Comparison of survival rates between incident hemodialysis patients and peritoneal dialysis patients: a 5-year prospective cohort study with propensity score matching	13
Evaluation of renal fibrosis using scanning acoustic microscopy	13
Multicenter randomized controlled trial of intensive uric acid lowering therapy for CKD patients with hyperuricemia: TARGET-UA	13
Hydroxychloroquine suppresses anti-GBM nephritis via inhibition of JNK/p38 MAPK signaling	12

Cytosolic mtDNA–cGAS–STING axis contributes to sepsis-induced acute kidney injury via activating the NLRP3 inflammasome	12
Clinical insights on “Effectiveness and safety of ravulizumab for Japanese patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) switched from eculizumab”	12
Rationale and design of the Japanese Biomarkers in Nephrotic Syndrome (J-MARINE) study	12
Efficacy and safety of rituximab in primary IgA nephropathy: a retrospective study	12
Biguanides are associated with decreased early mortality and risk of acute kidney injury in hospitalised patients with COVID-19: a nationwide retrospective cohort study in Japan	11
Correction to: Clinical questions and good practice statements of clinical practice guidelines for management of kidney injury during anticancer drug therapy 2022	11
Prediction model for treatment response of primary membranous nephropathy with nephrotic syndrome	11
Estimating the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the older population using health screening data in Japan	11
Correction to: Public support for patients with intractable diseases in Japan: impact on clinical indicators from nationwide registries in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease	11
Intrarenal corpuscular multinucleated giant cells in ANCA-associated vasculitis	11
A comparison of the clinical efficacy of tonsillectomy with steroid pulse therapy and tonsillectomy therapy alone for patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy: a retrospective observational study	11
Clinical outcomes of immunosuppressive therapy in patients with seronegative anti-PLA2R antibodies and PLA2R-related membranous nephropathy	11
The role of a novel mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, finerenone, in chronic kidney disease: mechanisms and clinical advances	10
Trimerization profile of type IV collagen COL4A5 exon deletion in X-linked Alport syndrome	10
Alleviation effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate against acute kidney injury following severe burns	10
Comparison of seroconversion rates after hepatitis B vaccination in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and those receiving maintenance hemodialysis	10
High body mass index and triglyceride levels at health checkups increase the risk of new-onset chronic kidney disease and worsening renal function: the TAMA MED Project-CKD	10
Prevalence, clinical course and outcomes of COVID-19 in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients: a single-center experience	10
Questionnaire survey of the frequency of dietary intake during hemodialysis and the impact of COVID-19 in Japan	10
cnm-positive Streptococcus mutans, a major pathogen in dental caries, may exacerbate IgA nephropathy via the tonsils	10
Water and electrolyte abnormalities in novel pharmacological agents for kidney disease and cancer	10
Glucocorticoid dose at discharge and the risk of infectious complications and rehospitalization in renal diseases	9
Predictive values of four nutritional indices for adverse outcomes in patients with hypertension	9
Nephrotic syndrome induces the upregulation of cell proliferation-related genes in tubular cells in mice	9
Estimated T50 calciprotein crystallization test in patients undergoing hemodialysis: Osaka Dialysis Complication Study (ODCS)	9
A digest of the clinical practice guideline for pediatric idiopathic nephrotic syndrome 2020 updated: medical therapy	9
Optimal course of pre-emptive rituximab administration for long-term disease remission in patients with complicated steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome requiring immunosuppressive agents after rituxi	9
Comparison of serum alkaline phosphatase levels between two measurement methods in chronic hemodialysis patients in Japan: involvement of ABO blood group system and relationship with mortality risk	9
Angiotensin II and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis	9
Development and validation of an algorithm for identifying patients undergoing dialysis from patients with advanced chronic kidney disease	9
Genetic aspects of pediatric nephrotic syndrome and anti-nephrin antibodies	9
The association of fasting triglyceride variability with renal dysfunction and proteinuria in medical checkup participants	8
Association between alcohol consumption and chronic kidney disease: a population-based survey	8
Association between adrenal function and dialysis vintage in hemodialysis patients	8
Morphological characteristics of the renal lesion in TAFRO syndrome and POEMS syndrome: a retrospective and multicenter study	8
Higher hemoglobin levels using darbepoetin alfa and kidney outcomes in advanced chronic kidney disease without diabetes: a prespecified secondary analysis of the PREDICT trial	8
Association between lactate dehydrogenase to albumin ratio and acute kidney injury in patients with sepsis: a retrospective cohort study	8
Aberrant splicing caused by exonic single nucleotide variants positioned 2nd or 3rd to the last nucleotide in the COL4A5 gene	8
Efficacy of valganciclovir prophylaxis in kidney transplant recipients following low-dose rituximab induction therapy: a multicenter retrospective study	8
Zinc deficiency is associated with erythropoietin-stimulating agents hyporesponsive anemia in peritoneal dialysis patients: a cross-sectional study	8
The safety and effectiveness of transcatheter renal arterial embolization with tris-acryl gelatin microspheres in hemodialysis patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease	8
Neferine mitigates cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury in mice by regulating autophagy and apoptosis	8
Clinical predictors of monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance: a multicenter study in Japan	8
Real-world fracture risk, osteoporosis treatment status, and mortality of Japanese non-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease stages G3–5	7
Favorable changes in the eGFR slope after dapagliflozin treatment and its association with the initial dip	7
One anastomosis gastric bypass ameliorates diabetic nephropathy via regulating the GLP-1-mediated Sirt1/AMPK/PGC1α pathway	7
Luminal flow in the connecting tubule induces afferent arteriole vasodilation	7
Effect of tonsillectomy combined with steroid pulse therapy upon IgA nephropathy depending on proteinuria status at diagnosis: a nationwide multicenter cohort study in Japan	7
The efficacy and safety of mizoribine for maintenance therapy in patients with myeloperoxidase anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA)-associated vasculitis: the usefulness of serum mizoribine	7
Arteriovenous fistula is associated with diastolic dysfunction in end-stage renal failure patients	7

Cellular and humoral immune responses to COVID-19 booster vaccination in Japanese dialysis patients	7
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Circ_0000064 knockdown attenuates high glucose-induced proliferation, inflammation and extracellular matrix deposition of mesangial cells through miR-424-5p-mediat	7
Glomerular filtration of creatinine: expanding its clinical utility as a skeletal muscle mass index in non-dialysis CKD patients	7
Longitudinal changes in the abundance of IgA1 O- and N-glycoforms in IgA nephropathy	7
MiR-34a induces myofibroblast differentiation from renal fibroblasts	7
The association between embedded catheter implantation and hospitalization costs for peritoneal dialysis initiation: a retrospective cohort study	7
Potential involvement of abnormal splicing in severe WT1-related disorders	7
Guidelines for administering gadolinium-based contrast agents to patients with renal dysfunction (Version 3: Revised May 20th, 2024)	7
Albuminuria and chronic kidney disease progression in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus	7
Effect of monoclonal gammopathy in the progression of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease: a retrospective observational study	7
Clinicopathological findings of tubulointerstitial nephritis: a cross-sectional analysis of the Japan Renal Biopsy Registry (J-RBR)	6
Comprehensive review of mitochondrial nephropathy—a renal phenotype in mitochondrial disease: causative genes, clinical and pathological features, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment	6
PTH variability is associated with increased risk of mortality in Japanese hemodialysis patients	6
Probenecid protects against contrast–induced nephropathy through modulation of small Rho GTPases and Pannexin1 channels in Wistar rats	6
Clinicopathological cohort study of kidney biopsy findings resulting in dialysis during long-term follow-up exceeding 30 years	6
Hidden malignancy in large polycystic liver and kidney	6
Periglomerular granulomatosis: a rare finding in microscopic polyangiitis	6
Knockdown of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase ameliorates renal fibrosis caused by ischemia–reperfusion injury and remodels sphingosine metabolism	6
Initial annual decline in the estimated glomerular filtration rate and adverse kidney outcomes in IgA nephropathy	6
Impact of collaboration between general practitioners and nephrologists on renal function: an experience in the Hitachi area	6
The effect of different timings of protein supplementation on variable outcomes in hemodialysis patients: a randomized clinical trial	6
MicroRNAs in idiopathic childhood nephrotic syndrome	6
Upward-directed exit-site of the swan-neck catheter and “Easy-to-disinfect the backside area of exit-site” may prevent PD complications	6
Prospective randomized trial of antibiotic prophylaxis for percutaneous renal biopsy	6
Diabetic kidney disease: the kidney disease relevant to individuals with diabetes	6
Treatment of hyponatremia: comprehension and best clinical practice	6
Prevalence and prognosis of severe hyperkalemia in the emergency department	6
Hematological parameters of anemia and prognosis of non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease: the Fukushima CKD cohort study	6
Changes in urinary albumin as a surrogate for kidney disease progression in people with type 2 diabetes	6
Exploring factors associated with Kidney Disease Quality of Life in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease: the Reach-J CKD cohort study	6
Association of abnormalities in electrocardiography and ultrasonic echocardiography with the occurrence of cardiovascular disease in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease	6
Adverse reactions and effects on renal function of COVID-19 vaccines in patients with IgA nephropathy	6
Single-cell RNA sequencing and kidney organoid differentiation	6
Association between early proteinuria reduction and kidney outcomes in Japanese patients with IgA nephropathy: The Japan Chronic Kidney Disease Database	6
Sore thumb syndrome	6
Effects of NRF2 polymorphisms on safety and efficacy of bardoxolone methyl: subanalysis of TSUBAKI study	6
Longitudinal change in thigh muscle cross-sectional area in association with hospitalization among patients undergoing hemodialysis: the Osaka Dialysis Complication Study (ODCS)	6
Annual change in eGFR in renal hypouricemia: a retrospective pilot study	6
Current antihypertensive treatment and treatment-resistant hypertension in Japanese patients with chronic kidney disease	5
The differences in renal hemodynamic response following high-intensity exercise between younger and older males	5
Correction: Epidemiological study of renal involvement in sarcoidosis in Japan using the Japan Renal Biopsy Registry	5
Long-term outcomes of initial tonsillectomy and steroid pulse therapy in children with IgA nephropathy and heavy proteinuria: a single-center retrospective study	5
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF): a multifaceted marker in chronic kidney disease	5
Use of mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pediatric and adult primary nephrotic syndrome: information from a Japanese hospital claims database	5
Correlation between IgAC3 ratio and oxford score in IgA nephropathy	5
Evidence–practice gaps in chronic kidney disease management among patients taking antidiabetic or antihypertensive medications: a nationwide analysis of Japanese primary care electronic health records	5
Evaluation of screening with urine dipsticks and renal ultrasonography for 3-year-olds in Chiba City over 30 years	5
Risk factors for surgery in children with ureteropelvic junction obstruction due to antenatally detected ınfantil hydronephrosis	5
Predictive value of suPAR in AKI: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Deep learning analysis of clinical course of primary nephrotic syndrome: Japan Nephrotic Syndrome Cohort Study (JNSCS)	5
Clinical epidemiology for comprehensive kidney care: a framework for developing clinical research questions, from biomarkers to patient-reported outcomes	5
Straightforward and immediate ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy using a guide needle technique to get adequate tissue with reduced procedural time	5
Renal outcomes in IgA nephropathy following inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccination	5
METTL14 derived from exosomes of M1 macrophages promotes high glucose-induced apoptosis, inflammation and oxidative stress in glomerular endothelial cells by mediating PAQR3 m6A modification	5
Effects of individual sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors on all-cause mortality in patients with diabetic kidney disease	5
Fibrosis-4 index can predict improved renal function in acute heart failure with preserved ejection fraction	5
Circulating small extracellular vesicles in chronic kidney disease and vascular calcification: “Tiny packages with big biological mission”	5
Diagnosis and treatment in adult patients with C3 glomerulopathy in Japan: a real-world survey	5
Clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis with refractory peritonitis: significance of the day 5 cell count	5
Targeting B7-H3 attenuates uremic vascular calcification by suppressing phenotypic switching of VSMCs and regulating VSMCs–macrophage crosstalk	5
Current treatment status of IgA nephropathy in Japan: a questionnaire survey	5
Assessment of communication environment and health literacy of patients on chronic hemodialysis: a multicenter observational study (SMEL-HD study)	5
Exfoliated kidney cells from urine for non-invasive kidney transplant monitoring: A potential opportunity?	5
Initiation of renin–angiotensin system inhibitors and first complete remission in patients with primary nephrotic syndrome: a nationwide cohort study	5
Nationwide questionnaire analysis on awareness of general practitioners for the management of chronic kidney disease in Japan	5
Delayed diagnosis and exacerbation of hyperlipidemia in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children during the COVID-19 pandemic	4
Clinical impact of device connections on PD-related peritonitis	4
Comments on “Dialysis modality and cognitive outcomes in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis”	4
The implication of calf circumference and grip strength in osteoporosis and bone mineral density among hemodialysis patients	4
Comparative study of the protective effects of coenzyme Q10 and cinnamon extract on possible kidney damage and dysfunction of amiodarone in rats	4
Association of soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 with mortality and adverse outcomes in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
A case series of Fabry diseases with CKD in Japan	4
Long-term need and potential for withdrawal of enteral feeding in children with chronic kidney disease stage 5D or 5T	4
Pharmacological inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome attenuates kidney apoptosis, fibrosis, and injury in Dahl salt-sensitive rats	4
Stellate ganglion light irradiation to enhance vasodilation in arteriovenous fistula creation for hemodialysis	4
Impact of Fc-gamma receptor IIIA polymorphism on late-onset neutropenia and clinical outcomes in kidney transplant recipients following rituximab induction therapy	4
Prognostic value of proteinuria monitoring in anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis	4
External validation of the pediatric International IgA Nephropathy Prediction Tool in a central China cohort	4
Correction: Oral alkalinizing supplementation suppressed intrarenal reactive oxidative stress in mild-stage chronic kidney disease: a randomized cohort study	4
Synergistic effect of proteinuria on dipstick hematuria-related decline in kidney function: The Japan Specific Health Checkups (J-SHC) Study	4

Calcium carbonate occluding a peritoneal dialysis catheter	4
Persistent hyperparathyroidism after preemptive kidney transplantation	4
AHA Life’s Essential 8 and new-onset CKD: a prospective cohort study from the UK Biobank	4
Prognostic impact of urine cyclic AMP levels in patients with chronic kidney disease	4
ABO-incompatible living-donor kidney transplantation is not associated with post-transplant malignancy: a multicenter retrospective study	4
Hyporesponsiveness against donor’s ABO antigens of renal grafts after ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation	4
Correction: Transcatheter arterial embolization therapy in patients with polycystic kidney disease and liver disease: review from case series	4
Intimal growth on the luminal surface of arteriovenous grafts in rats	4
Golden mean of serum uric acid level on the risk of kidney function decline	4
Outcomes of tyrosine kinase inhibitor monotherapy for advanced renal cell carcinoma arising in patients with kidney transplantation: comparison with sporadic and end-stage renal disease populations	4
The role of C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio as a prognostic biomarker in patients hospitalized for cardiorenal syndrome	4
Reference values for urinary protein, albumin, beta 2-microglobulin, and the alpha 1-microglobulin-to-creatinine ratio in Japanese children	4
Blood pressure load associated with progressive kidney function decline in biopsy-proven atherosclerotic chronic kidney disease patients	4