Alexandra Ohs

Gut and Glomerular Barriers Determine Nanoplastic Fate and Systemic Impact

This study investigates nanoplastic uptake and distribution in zebrafish and mouse models, showing that the glomerular filtration barrier restricts renal nanoplastic accumulation and that gut microbiota may mediate long-term kidney stress.

miR-378a and NPNT coordinate autophagy regulation in podocytes through mTOR and MAPK signaling

This study identifies miR-378a and NPNT as regulators of autophagy in podocytes through mTOR and MAPK signaling, revealing their roles in glomerular disease.

Glomerular Endothelial Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Cross the Basement Membrane to Regulate Podocyte Function

This study shows glomerular endothelial cell-derived extracellular vesicles cross the basement membrane and regulate podocyte function through miR-mediated gene repression and protease activity.