Heat shock proteins in the genitourinary system

R William G Watson; Thierry Lebret; John M Fitzpatrick

doi:10.1007/s11934-003-0060-9

Heat shock proteins in the genitourinary system

Curr Urol Rep. 2003 Feb;4(1):70-6. doi: 10.1007/s11934-003-0060-9.

Authors

R William G Watson¹, Thierry Lebret, John M Fitzpatrick

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, 47 Eccles Street, Ireland. bwatson@mater.ie

PMID: 12537942
DOI: 10.1007/s11934-003-0060-9

Abstract

Heat shock proteins are ubiquitous molecules that are expressed in all living organisms in response to stress. They have two specific roles: protection against cell damage and modulation of the immune response. Recent studies have dramatically increased our knowledge and understanding of the role of heat shock proteins in the genitourinary system. This review uses a Medline approach to examine the current literature.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Apoptosis
Heat-Shock Proteins / physiology*
Humans
Ischemia / physiopathology
Kidney / blood supply
Kidney Transplantation / physiology
Ureteral Obstruction / physiopathology
Urogenital Neoplasms / immunology
Urogenital Neoplasms / pathology
Urogenital Neoplasms / physiopathology*
Urogenital System / metabolism
Urogenital System / physiopathology*

Substances

Heat-Shock Proteins