Latest Discovery for Polycystic Kidney Disease Treatment

Kidney experts in Kidney Disease Hospital China have found what they call 'Immunotherapy' that plays a vital role in shrinking renal cysts and treating Polycystic Kidney Disease through eliminating the underlying cause.

Experts hope that the new discovery would be a crucial step towards a cure for fatal PKD.

"Though PKD is not an immune disease, we have found that the development of the disease is closely associated with the immune system defect." said Dr. Zhang, who has been engaged in kidney disease research and treatment for more than 30 years.

"If people with PKD can receive prompt treatment, Immunotherapy can help us reverse the illness through immune system regulation," he added.

Dr. Zhang said that not anyone who carry the fault genes will develop this disease. The disease occurs when there is immune system defect, and the genes get the harm to the immune system like a cold, flu, bleeding, or infections and so on.

The lining cells related to the cysts will escape the immune system's monitor, and then proliferate greatly and fast. With gradual production of cystic fluid by the lining cells, the cysts become enlarged over time.

"If we can have a good control of lining cells, the cysts of PKD will stop to grow," Dr. Zhang said. What to do to prevent cysts from rupturing in PKD patients

"Immunotherapy is the latest discover for PKD, and it includes several steps in treating the disease. Based on the individual's personalized condition, specific steps will be adopted to treat the disease."

"Altogether, clinical practises have shown that this new therapy can help patients eliminate the symptoms so various discomforts will disappear gradually. Moreover, through preventing the cysts enlargement, shrinking the cysts gradually and repair the damaged kidneys, PKD can be treated effectively."

"We hope that this work will lead to new ways of treating both kidney injury and Polycystic Kidney Disease," he added.

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