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 | Desmond Yat Hin YapDepartment of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong Verified email at hku.hk Cited by 3635 |
[HTML][HTML] B cell abnormalities in systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis—role in pathogenesis and effect of immunosuppressive treatments
Abnormalities in B cells play pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN). Breach in central and peripheral tolerance mechanisms …
(SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN). Breach in central and peripheral tolerance mechanisms …
Recommendations by the Asian Pacific society of nephrology (APSN) on the appropriate use of HIF‐PH inhibitors
Renal anaemia is a common and important complication in patients with chronic kidney
disease (CKD). The current standard‐of‐care treatment for renal anaemia in CKD patients …
disease (CKD). The current standard‐of‐care treatment for renal anaemia in CKD patients …
[HTML][HTML] Pathogenesis of renal disease in systemic lupus erythematosus—the role of autoantibodies and lymphocytes subset abnormalities
DYH Yap, KN Lai - International journal of molecular sciences, 2015 - mdpi.com
Lupus nephritis (LN) is a common and severe organ manifestation of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE), and is associated with significant patient morbidity and mortality. …
erythematosus (SLE), and is associated with significant patient morbidity and mortality. …
Survival analysis and causes of mortality in patients with lupus nephritis
DYH Yap, CSO Tang, MKM Ma… - Nephrology Dialysis …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Background This study aimed to define the causes and associated risks of death compared
with the local general population in Chinese patients with lupus nephritis in the recent era. …
with the local general population in Chinese patients with lupus nephritis in the recent era. …
Enhanced psychosocial support for caregiver burden for patients with chronic kidney failure choosing not to be treated by dialysis or transplantation: a pilot …
KY Chan, T Yip, DYH Yap, MK Sham, YC Wong… - American Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Family caregivers of patients with chronic kidney failure have increased burden,
as reflected by their high frequency of physical and mental disturbances. The impact of …
as reflected by their high frequency of physical and mental disturbances. The impact of …
Lupus nephritis in Asia: clinical features and management
Background: Lupus nephritis (LN) is a common and severe organ involvement manifesting
itself in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). There is a considerable difference in prevalence…
itself in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). There is a considerable difference in prevalence…
Overview of lupus nephritis management guidelines and perspective from A sia
Lupus nephritis ( LN ) is a common and important manifestation of systemic lupus
erythematosus ( SLE ). Evidence suggests higher rates of lupus renal involvement in A sian …
erythematosus ( SLE ). Evidence suggests higher rates of lupus renal involvement in A sian …
Pilot 24 month study to compare mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus in the treatment of membranous lupus nephritis with nephrotic syndrome
Pilot 24 month study to compare mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus in the treatment of
membranous lupus nephritis with nephrotic syndrome - YAP - 2012 - Nephrology - Wiley …
membranous lupus nephritis with nephrotic syndrome - YAP - 2012 - Nephrology - Wiley …
Longterm data on sirolimus treatment in patients with lupus nephritis
DYH Yap, C Tang, GCW Chan, LPY Kwan… - The Journal of …, 2018 - jrheum.org
Objective. To expand the limited longterm data on sirolimus treatment in patients with lupus
nephritis (LN). Our pilot short-term data suggested efficacy of sirolimus treatment in these …
nephritis (LN). Our pilot short-term data suggested efficacy of sirolimus treatment in these …
[HTML][HTML] MicroRNAs in lupus nephritis–role in disease pathogenesis and clinical applications
MicroRNAs (miRs) are non-coding small RNAs that act as epigenetic modulators to regulate
the protein levels of target mRNAs without modifying the genetic sequences. The role of …
the protein levels of target mRNAs without modifying the genetic sequences. The role of …