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valproic acid and Lupus Nephritis

valproic acid has been researched along with Lupus Nephritis in 1 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Lupus Nephritis: Glomerulonephritis associated with autoimmune disease SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS. Lupus nephritis is histologically classified into 6 classes: class I - normal glomeruli, class II - pure mesangial alterations, class III - focal segmental glomerulonephritis, class IV - diffuse glomerulonephritis, class V - diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis, and class VI - advanced sclerosing glomerulonephritis (The World Health Organization classification 1982).

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bonnet, F1
Morlat, P1
De Witte, S1
Combe, C1
Beylot, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Lupus Nephritis

ArticleYear
Lupus-like syndrome and vasculitis induced by valpromide.
    The Journal of rheumatology, 2003, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Female; Humans; Lupus Nephritis; Male; Middle Aged; Valproic Acid; Vasculiti

2003