Proteomika a fizjologia i patofizjologia nerek

Proteomics is a new, dynamically developing branch of science. It uses specific research tools which enable analysis of a whole protein expression in definite time and a concrete biological system. The purpose of current applications of renal and urinary proteomics are to better understand renal physiology, to explore the molecular mechanisms of the occurrence and progression of diseases, and also to identify protein biomarkers. This review is intended to discus the present status of the contribution of proteomic analysis to nephrology.