Dr. Bruce C Kone MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL, 32610Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Bruce Kone is a nephrologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Kone specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kone most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- CCAAT/enhancer binding protein-beta trans-activates murine nitric oxide synthase 2 gene in an MTAL cell line.
- Nitric oxide inhibits transcription of the Na+-K+-ATPase alpha1-subunit gene in an MTAL cell line.
- Localization and regulation of nitric oxide synthase isoforms in the kidney.
- How will gene therapy apply to the kidney in the 21st century?
- Protein-protein interactions controlling nitric oxide synthases.
- alpha-MSH inhibits induction of C/EBPbeta-DNA binding activity and NOS2 gene transcription in macrophages.
- Specific association of nitric oxide synthase-2 with Rac isoforms in activated murine macrophages.
- Molecular biology of natriuretic peptides and nitric oxide synthases.
- Structure, promoter analysis, and chromosomal localization of the murine H(+)/K(+)-ATPase alpha 2 subunit gene.
- Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone protects against mesenteric
- Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3) inhibits transcription of the inducible nitric oxide synthase gene by interacting with nuclear factor kappaB.
- Histone deacetylases augment cytokine induction of the iNOS gene.
- USF-1 and USF-2 trans-repress IL-1beta-induced iNOS transcription in mesangial cells.
- NF-kappaB inhibits transcription of the H(+)-K(+)-ATPase alpha(2)-subunit gene: role of histone deacetylases.
- Effects of NF-kappa B inhibition on mesenteric ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Treatments
- Kidney Problems, High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
Fellowships
- Peter Bent Brigham Hospital/Harvard University
Internships
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital- 1986
Fellowships
- Nephrology at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, American College of Physicians, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Articles and Publications
- Published 120 Articles and Book Chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
- Great mentorship and an understanding wife.
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, US Master Swimming National Record Holder, 15 Time USMS National Champion.
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