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The Korean journal of internal medicine

The Korean Association of Internal Medicine (KAI)

  • Bimonthly
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  • 1226-3303(pISSN)
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  • 2005-6648(eISSN)

Domain

  • Health Sciences ＞ Clinical Medicine

Aim & Scope

The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine (Korean J Intern Med, KJIM) is an international medical journal published six times a year in English by the Korean Association of Internal Medicine. Abbreviated title is Korean J Intern Med. The Journal publishes peer-reviewed original articles, reviews, and editorials on all aspects of medicine, including clinical investigations and basic research. Both human and experimental animal studies are welcome, as are new findings on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

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Volume 34 Issue 3

  1. Kwon, Soon Hyo 470
    https://doi.org/10.3904/kjim.2019.108
    Many cells in the nephron release extracellular vesicles (EVs). EVs envelop nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids. The surfaces of EVs express donor cell-specific markers, ligands, and major histocompatibility complex molecules. They are involved in cell-to-cell communication, immune modulation, and the removal of unwanted materials from cells. EVs have been studied as biomarkers of specific diseases and have potential therapeutic applications. Recent research has emphasized the functions of EVs in the kidney. This review provides an overview of recent findings related to the roles of EVs in the nephron, and their utility as biomarkers and therapeutic factors in renal disease.