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Revolutionary cell discovery from Greifswald: Hope for kidney patients!
Greifswald research discovers new cell type to regulate inflammation, hope for kidney patients and targeted therapies.
Revolutionary cell discovery from Greifswald: Hope for kidney patients!
What's going on in Greifswald? There is exciting medical research news in the city that offers great hope for many people with chronic kidney disease. A research team led by doctor Dmitry Tsvetkov has discovered a new cell type that can regulate inflammation in the body. This groundbreaking discovery could help millions of sufferers and was made possible by examining around 20,000 kidney cells. Ostsee Zeitung reports, that this new insight opens up new perspectives for targeted therapies.
But what exactly is behind this discovery? The team at the Department of Internal Medicine D - Geriatrics has worked intensively on the TRPC6 ion channel in the kidneys. It has been shown that mutations in TRPC6 can lead to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a disease that often requires dialysis or kidney transplantation. The inhibition of TRPC6, which can be done by the newly developed inhibitor SH045, obtained from the European larch, protects the kidney from damage and scar tissue. [German Health Portal](https://www.deutschesgesundheitsportal.de/2025/07/24/neuer-zelltyp-koennte-nierenkranken- Bremsen/) provides further exciting insights into this.
New therapies in sight
The results of this research, recently published in the journal *Advanced Science*, could lay the foundation for new, less burdensome drugs. The single-cell RNA sequencing method used to analyze kidney cell types not only identified the new cell type but also showed that it is also present in human kidneys. These findings help to better understand the mechanisms of kidney disease in old age and thus open up completely new possibilities for therapy. According to Journalmed, researchers are faced with the challenge of developing targeted therapies that can slow or even stop the progression of kidney disease.
The medical community in Greifswald is not limited to this progress. The University Medical Center has also received approval for a social pediatric center (SPZ). This opens up new opportunities to provide faster and more efficient treatment to children with complex illnesses. Pediatricians and family doctors can refer patients directly to the SPZ, avoiding long waiting times. Another step towards better medical care!
And what else is going on in the region? The upcoming 20th anniversary of the Hanseatic Festival in Anklam is also causing excitement. From August 15th to 17th there will be live music, hands-on activities and a colorful market. A highlight will be the appearance of Vanessa Mai, followed by an impressive fireworks display over the Peene.
However, in the current situation there are also sad stories to report. A man from Wolgast has accumulated large debts of 50,000 euros due to his ex-wife, who ordered bills in his name and did not pay them. The affected person, who is about to retire, is now receiving help from DRK debt counseling and has been fighting this financial burden for over 15 years.
These developments impressively show how complex the issues of health and social challenges are in our region. Hopes for innovative therapies and better medical care remain strong, while at the same time the community reaches out to those in financial difficulty.