This thesis explores the pathogenesis of calciphylaxis, a rare and potentially fatal complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) characterized by calcification and thrombosis of small- to medium-sized arteries. A range of bench techniques, including cell culture, genetic analysis, and immunofluorescence, were utilized in combination with human samples from patients with calciphylaxis and healthy controls. The results revealed a pathway that may modulate the thrombotic phenotype in these patients and, in turn, may serve as a targetable therapeutic axis. This work provides a foundation for further research and clinical advances in the field of calciphylaxis. Moreover, this study has the potential to inform the development of therapeutic interventions that could greatly improve the outcomes of CKD patients suffering from calciphylaxis. / 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/48344 |
| Date | 06 March 2024 |
| Creators | Morrissey, Austin Patrick |
| Contributors | Chitalia, Vipul |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
| Rights | Attribution 4.0 International, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
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