Featured Publications
Smartphone-Based Machine Learning Model for Real-Time Assessment of Medical… Smartphone-Based Machine Learning Model for…
We developed a machine learning model to perform binary classification of smartphone images of kidney biopsy tissue,…
We developed a machine learning model to perform binary classification of smartphone images of kidney biopsy tissue, based on the amount of cortex. The model was developed on smartphone images of 747 kidney biopsy cores from deceased donor kidneys,…
Cure Glomerulonephropathy Pathology Classification and Core Scoring Criteria,… Cure Glomerulonephropathy Pathology Classification…
Cure Glomerulonephropathy (CureGN) is an observational cohort study of patients with minimal change disease (MCD),…
Cure Glomerulonephropathy (CureGN) is an observational cohort study of patients with minimal change disease (MCD), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), membranous nephropathy (MN), or IgA nephropathy. We developed a conventional,…
Clinical and Histopathologic Characteristics of Pediatric Patients With Primary… Clinical and Histopathologic Characteristics of…
Primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) is uncommon in children. Therefore, data on the clinical course of affected…
Primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) is uncommon in children. Therefore, data on the clinical course of affected children are scarce. In recent years, several novel antigens have been implicated in the pathogenesis of PMN. However, the…
About Our Research
We’ve doubled down on our commitment to research and teaching.
Arkana is a learning, teaching, and innovating practice with one unifying passion – to actively work toward the day that our research yields breakthroughs that make our services unnecessary. Eradicating rare and common diseases is the end game of all of our efforts because patient health is foremost in our minds every day. Read about some of our latest publications below.
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Serine Protease HTRA1 As A Novel Target Antigen In Primary Membranous Nephropathy
Identification of target antigens PLA2R, THSD7A, NELL1, or Semaphorin-3B can explain the majority of cases of primary membranous nephropathy (MN).…
Read on PubMed• May 2021
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HIV-1 Tat Protein Promotes Neuroendocrine Dysfunction Concurrent With The Potentiation Of Oxycodone’s Psychomotor Effects In Female Mice
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is associated with neuroendocrine dysfunction which may contribute to co-morbid stress-sensitive disorders. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) or…
Read on PubMed• April 2021
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Metaproteomics-An Advantageous Option In Studies Of Host-Microbiota Interaction
Gut microbiome contributes to host health by maintaining homeostasis, increasing digestive efficiency, and facilitating the development of the immune system.
Read on PubMed• April 2021
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VA-Wide, Multicenter Verification Study of the Cepheid Xpert SARS-CoV-2 Assay
Early in the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 pandemic, there was a progressive increase in diagnostic demands that developed…
Read on PubMed• April 2021
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Nell1 Is A Target Antigen In Malignancy-Associated Membranous Nephropathy
Patients with membranous nephropathy have an increased risk of malignancy compared to the general population, but the target antigen for…
Read on PubMed• April 2021
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Assessment Of A Computerized Quantitative Quality Control Tool For Whole Slide Images Of Kidney Biopsies
Inconsistencies in the preparation of histology slides and whole-slide images (WSIs) may lead to challenges with subsequent image analysis and…
Read on PubMed• March 2021
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Immunoglobulin-Negative DNAJB9-Associated Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis: A Report of 9 Cases
Fibrillary glomerulonephritis (FGN) was previously defined by glomerular deposition of haphazardly oriented fibrils that stain with antisera to immunoglobulins but…
Read on PubMed• March 2021
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Kidney Biopsy Findings In Patients With COVID-19, Kidney Injury, And Proteinuria
Acute tubular injury (AKI) develops in up to 37% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and its pathophysiology has not been…
Read on PubMed• March 2021
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Masson Trichrome And Sulfated Alcian Blue Stains Distinguish Light Chain Deposition Disease From Amyloidosis In The Lung
Light chain deposition disease, characterized by nonamyloidogenic deposits of immunoglobulin light chains, is rare in the lung and possibly underdiagnosed…
Read on PubMed• March 2021
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Membranous Nephropathy In A Patient With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19): A Case Report
Though respiratory, immune, and coagulation systems are major targets of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), kidney dysfunction, presenting with acute kidney…
Read on PubMed• February 2021
