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Cameron LK, Ledwaba-Chapman L, Voong K, Hampson G, Forni LG, Seylanova N, Harrington DJ, Lim R, Bociek A, Yanzhong W, Ostermann M. Vitamin D metabolism in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury: a prospective observational study. Crit Care 2024; 28:108. [PMID: 38566240 PMCID: PMC10988948 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-024-04869-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D deficiency in critically ill patients is associated with poor outcomes, and vitamin D supplementation is recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease. Whether acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with altered Vitamin D metabolism is unknown. We aimed to compare the longitudinal profiles of serum 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2D concentrations in critically ill patients with and without moderate to severe AKI and explore the impact of renal recovery and parathyroid hormone (PTH). METHODS In this prospective, observational study in two centres in the UK, critically ill patients with and without AKI underwent serial measurement of serum 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2D and plasma PTH concentrations for 5 days. Linear mixed model analysis and sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS Serial data of 137 patients were analysed. Seventy-one patients had AKI stage II/III of whom 23 recovered kidney function during the 5-day study period; 66 patients did not have AKI at enrolment of whom 14 developed new AKI. On day of enrolment, patients' serum 25(OH)D concentrations were low (median 18 nmol/L) but there was no significant difference between patients with and without AKI. Median serum 1,25(OH)2D levels were significantly lower in patients with AKI II/III (41 pmol/L [IQR 26, 58]) compared to similarly unwell patients without AKI (54 pmol/L [IQR 33, 69]) during the 5-day period. Recovery of kidney function in patients with AKI was associated with a rise in 1,25(OH)2D concentrations. Plasma PTH results were impacted by serum calcium and magnesium levels but not associated with 1,25(OH)2D levels. CONCLUSIONS Critically ill patients with moderate-to-severe AKI have significantly lower serum 1,25(OH)2D concentrations than similarly sick patients without AKI but there was no difference in serum 25(OH)D concentrations. Recovery of AKI was associated with a rise in serum 1,25(OH)2D concentrations. More research is needed to investigate the health benefits and safety of supplementation with active vitamin D in critically ill patients with moderate-to-severe AKI. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02869919), registered on 16 May 2016.
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- Lynda K Cameron
- Department of Critical Care, King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, SE1 7EH, UK
- Pharmacy Department, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Cancer and Pharmacy, King's College London, London, SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, King's College London, Addison House, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL, UK
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- Nutristasis Unit, Synnovis, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Metabolic Bone Clinic, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Critical Care, Royal Surrey Foundation Trust, Guildford, Surrey, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Department of Critical Care, King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- Nutristasis Unit, Synnovis, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Critical Care, King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- Department of Critical Care, King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, King's College London, Addison House, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL, UK
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- Department of Critical Care, King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, SE1 7EH, UK.
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Demirbağ B, Aktaş S, Çömelekoğlu Ü, Kara İ, Yildirim M, Yildirim DD. Protective effect of paricalcitol in rat testicular damage induced by subchronic 1800 MHz radiofrequency radiation. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 680:42-50. [PMID: 37717340 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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In the present study, the possible protective effects of paricalcitol (P) were investigated in testicular damage because of 1800 MHz radiofrequency radiation (RFR) exposure. Male Sprague Dawley rats 8-10 weeks old (n = 28) were randomly divided into four groups as control (C) (n = 7), RFR (n = 7, 1800 MHz RFR 1 h/day for 30 days), P (n = 7, 0.2 μg/kg paricalcitol, 3 times a week for 30 days), and RFR + P (n = 7, 1800 MHz RFR 1 h/day for 30 days +0.2 μg/kg paricalcitol, 3 times a week for 30 days). Testicular tissue was evaluated with histological and biochemical methods. No statistically significant differences were detected between the groups in seminiferous tubule diameters and germinal epithelial thicknesses. While ultrastructural changes were observed in the seminiferous tubule and Leydig cells in the RFR group, these changes were decreased in the RFR + P group. It was found that the Johnsen Score, Ki67, and p63 immunoreactivity scores (IRS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) activities in the RFR + P group were statistically increased as compared to the RFR group and the malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were decreased statistically and significantly. These results show that paricalcitol administration may have an ameliorative effect on testicular damage occurring because of 1800 MHz RFR exposure.
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- Burcu Demirbağ
- Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medical, Mersin, Turkey
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- Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Mersin, Turkey
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- Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, Mersin, Turkey
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- Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Mersin, Turkey
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- Harran University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
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Copur S, Demiray A, Basile C, Kanbay M. Endocrinological disorders in acute kidney injury: an often overlooked field of clinical research. J Nephrol 2023; 36:885-893. [PMID: 36652168 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-022-01554-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common comorbidity, affecting approximately one in five hospitalized adults. The kidney is the site for the production, metabolism or excretion of most hormones, including the production of erythropoietin (EPO), the active form of vitamin D, renin, thrombopoietin, and the excretion of insulin, catecholamines, gastrin and many other hormones. Therefore, it is reasonable to say that AKI can have a considerable impact on the endocrine system. Although the effects of AKI on various parameters, including cardiovascular parameters, serum electrolytes and acid-base disorders, neuro-humoral mechanisms and neurological outcomes have been extensively studied, the endocrinological consequences of AKI are understudied. Thyroid dysfunction, mainly euthyroid sick syndrome, hypo/hyperglycemia, bone mineral disorders, changes in EPO and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) levels are commonly found in AKI. EPO, thyroxine and ANP administration have been evaluated as potential tools to prevent or treat AKI with varying success, while the effects of AKI on some key hormones, including cortisol and insulin, have never been studied. Aim of this narrative review is to illustrate what is known and what is not known about the endocrinological outcomes of AKI. Few clinical trials are ongoing: however, there is a clear need for large-scale randomized controlled trials investigating the endocrinological consequences of AKI.
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- Sidar Copur
- Department of Medicine, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Associazione Nefrologica Gabriella Sebastio, Martina Franca, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fawzy MA, Beshay ON, Bekhit AA, Abdel-Hafez SMN, Batiha GES, Bin Jardan YA, Fathy M. Nephroprotective effect of AT-MSCs against cisplatin-induced EMT is improved by azilsartan via attenuating oxidative stress and TGF-β/Smad signaling. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 158:114097. [PMID: 36502757 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The nephrotoxicity of cisplatin (CIS) is a significant complication that challenges its clinical applicability. The epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) may be included in the pathogenesis of CIS-evoked nephrotoxicity. Therefore, the current study aimed to evaluate, for the first time, the possible protective effect of AZL and/or AT-MSCs against CIS-induced EMT in rats on molecular bases. Fifty-four healthy Wistar male albino rats were used in this study. Different biochemical markers of kidney function as well as oxidative stress parameters were investigated. Additionally, renal histopathological study was performed. The expression of EMT-related proteins and genes was evaluated by western blotting and qRT-PCR. CIS markedly increased SCr, BUN, uric acid and renal MDA levels, with concomitant decrease in serum total protein, renal GSH level and SOD activity. Furthermore, it suppressed the expression of Cdh1 gene, increased the α-SMA, Acta2, Cdh2 and Vim genes expression, down regulated the expression of E-cad protein and up-regulated the α-SMA, TGF-β1, p-Smad2/3 and Snail proteins expression. Kidney tissues showed severe histopathological alterations and extensive collagen accumulation. Conversely, the treatment with either AZL or AT-MSCs significantly attenuated these alterations caused by CIS. Interestingly, the combined therapy of AZL and AT-MSCs has a superior ameliorative effect than AT-MSCs alone. In conclusion, this study, for the first time, revealed that AZL and/ or AT-MSCs successfully ameliorated the CIS-induced EMT via the inhibition of oxidative stress and TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Intriguingly, AZL enhanced the effect of AT-MSCs making them promising agents for kidney protection against CIS-induced EMT.
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- Michael A Fawzy
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, AlBeheira, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt; Department of Regenerative Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
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El-Waseif EG, Sharawy MH, Suddek GM. The modulatory effect of sodium molybdate against cisplatin-induced CKD: Role of TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Life Sci 2022; 306:120845. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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The Role of Vitamin D in SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Acute Kidney Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23137368. [PMID: 35806377 PMCID: PMC9266309 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23137368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Vitamin D has been described as an essential nutrient and hormone, which can cause nuclear, non-genomic, and mitochondrial effects. Vitamin D not only controls the transcription of thousands of genes, directly or indirectly through the modulation of calcium fluxes, but it also influences the cell metabolism and maintenance specific nuclear programs. Given its broad spectrum of activity and multiple molecular targets, a deficiency of vitamin D can be involved in many pathologies. Vitamin D deficiency also influences mortality and multiple outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Active and native vitamin D serum levels are also decreased in critically ill patients and are associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) and in-hospital mortality. In addition to regulating calcium and phosphate homeostasis, vitamin D-related mechanisms regulate adaptive and innate immunity. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections have a role in excessive proinflammatory cell recruitment and cytokine release, which contribute to alveolar and full-body endothelial damage. AKI is one of the most common extrapulmonary manifestations of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). There are also some correlations between the vitamin D level and COVID-19 severity via several pathways. Proper vitamin D supplementation may be an attractive therapeutic strategy for AKI and has the benefits of low cost and low risk of toxicity and side effects.
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Wei C, Zhang Y, Zhong X, Lu S, Zou X, Yang Y, Huang S, Huang Z. Ginkgo biloba leaf extract mitigates cisplatin-induced chronic renal interstitial fibrosis by inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of renal tubular epithelial cells mediated by the Smad3/TGF-β1 and Smad3/p38 MAPK pathways. Chin Med 2022; 17:25. [PMID: 35189929 PMCID: PMC8862328 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-022-00574-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Our previous study indicated that Ginkgo biloba leaf extract (EGb) could protect against cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury in rabbits. The present study aimed to determine the effects and potential molecular mechanisms of EGb on chronic renal interstitial fibrosis induced by cisplatin using in vivo and in vitro models. Methods Rats received a single dose of cisplatin on Day 1, and a subset of rats was intraperitoneally injected with EGb daily between Days 22–40. In vitro, HK-2 cells were treated with cisplatin, and a subset of cells was cultivated with EGb or SIS3 (Smad3 inhibitor) for 48 h. Renal function of rats was assessed by detecting the levels of serum creatinine (Scr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and urinary N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG). Hematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson’s trichrome staining were used to evaluate the damage and fibrosis of renal tissue. Western blotting, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence were used to detect the protein levels of fibrosis-associated proteins and signaling pathway-related proteins. RT–qPCR analysis was used to examine the mRNA levels of related indicators. Results EGb significantly decreased the increased levels of Scr, BUN and urinary NAG and attenuated renal damage and the relative area of renal interstitial fibrosis induced by cisplatin. Additionally, EGb decreased the protein levels of α-SMA, Col I, TGF-β1, smad2/3, phosphorylated (p)-smad2/3, p38 MAPK, and p-p38 MAPK; the ratio of p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK; and the mRNA level of p38 MAPK in renal tissues induced by cisplatin. In agreement with in vivo studies, EGb significantly reduced the increased protein levels of these indicators. Additionally, EGb significantly reduced the increased protein levels of vimentin, TIMP-1, and CTGF, as well as the mRNA levels of α-SMA, vimentin, and TGF-β1, while it significantly increased the reduced E-cadherin protein level and the MMP-1/TIMP-1 ratio in HK-2 cells induced by cisplatin. It’s worth noting that the effects of SIS3 in changing the above indicators were similar to those of EGb. Conclusion Our study demonstrated that EGb improved cisplatin-induced chronic renal interstitial fibrosis, and its mechanisms were associated with inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of renal tubular epithelial cells via the Smad3/TGF-β1 and Smad3/p38 MAPK pathways. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13020-022-00574-y.
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- Congying Wei
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Regenerative Medicine Research Center of Guangxi Medical University, Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530022, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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Zhang J, He W, Zheng D, He Q, Tan M, Jin J. Exosomal‑miR‑1184 derived from mesenchymal stem cells alleviates cisplatin‑associated acute kidney injury. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:795. [PMID: 34515319 PMCID: PMC8446730 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) poses a severe threat to human health. MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are known to be involved in the progression of AKI; however, the function of miR‑1184 in AKI remains unclear. Thus, the aim of the present study was to examine the role of this miRNA in kidney injury. In order to mimic AKI in vitro, HK‑2 cells were treated with cisplatin. Bioinformatics analysis was performed to explore the differentially expressed miRNAs in AKI. A Cell Counting Kit‑8 assay and flow cytometry were performed to examine cell viability and apoptosis, respectively. mRNA expression levels were detected via reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR, and protein levels were investigated by western blot analysis. ELISA was performed to examine the levels of IL‑1β and TNF‑α in the cell supernatants. The results revealed that miR‑1184 expression was downregulated in AKI. Exosomes derived from miR‑1184 agomir‑treated mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) significantly reversed cisplatin‑induced cell growth inhibition by inhibiting apoptosis. Moreover, forkhead box O4 (FOXO4) was found to be the direct target of miR‑1184, and exosomes expressing miR‑1184 notably inhibited cisplatin‑induced inflammatory responses in HK‑2 cells via the mediation of IL‑1β and TNF‑α. Furthermore, exosomes derived from miR‑1184 agomir‑treated MSCs significantly induced G1 phase arrest in HK‑2 cells via the regulation of FOXO4, p27 Kip1 and CDK2. In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that exosomal‑miR‑1184 derived from MSCs alleviates cisplatin‑associated AKI. Thus, the findings presented herein may shed new light onto the exploration of novel strategies for the treatment of AKI.
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- Jinshi Zhang
- Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China
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- Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China
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- Department of Quality Management, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China
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- Department of Quality Management, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P.R. China
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Jiang S, Huang L, Zhang W, Zhang H. Vitamin D/VDR in Acute Kidney Injury: A Potential Therapeutic Target. Curr Med Chem 2021; 28:3865-3876. [PMID: 33213307 DOI: 10.2174/0929867327666201118155625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Despite many strategies and parameters used in clinical practice, the incidence and mortality of acute kidney injury (AKI) are still high with poor prognosis. With the development of molecular biology, the role of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor (VDR) in AKI is drawing increasing attention. Accumulated researches have suggested that Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor of both clinical and experimental AKI, and vitamin D/VDR could be a promising therapeutic target against AKI. However, more qualitative clinical researches are needed to provide stronger evidence for the clinical application of vitamin D and VDR agonists in the future. Issues like the route and dosage of administration also await more attention. The present review aims to summarize the current works on the role of vitamin D/VDR in AKI and provides some new insight on its therapeutic potential.
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- Siqing Jiang
- Department of Nephrology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Rd, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China
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- Center for Medical Experiments, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Rd, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 138 Tongzipo Rd, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China
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Graidis S, Papavramidis TS, Papaioannou M. Vitamin D and Acute Kidney Injury: A Two-Way Causality Relation and a Predictive, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Role of Vitamin D. Front Nutr 2021; 7:630951. [PMID: 33748167 PMCID: PMC7969500 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.630951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) constitutes a multi-factorially caused condition, which significantly affects kidney function and can lead to elevated risk of morbidity and mortality. Given the rising scientific evidence regarding vitamin D's (VitD's) multisystemic role, the connection between AKI and VitD is currently being studied, and the complex relation between them has started to be unraveled. Methods: A systematic review had been conducted to identify the pathogenetic relation of VitD and AKI and the potential role of VitD as a biomarker and therapeutic–renoprotective factor. Results: From 792 articles, 74 articles were identified that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Based on these articles, it has been found that not only can VitD disorders (VitD deficiency or toxicity) cause AKI but, also, AKI can lead to great disruption in the metabolism of VitD. Moreover, it has been found that VitD serves as a novel biomarker for prediction of the risk of developing AKI and for the prognosis of AKI's severity. Finally, animal models showed that VitD can both ameliorate AKI and prevent its onset, suggesting its renoprotective effect. Conclusion: There is a complex two-way pathogenetic relation between VitD disorders and AKI, while, concomitantly, VitD serves as a potential novel predictive–prognostic biomarker and a treatment agent in AKI therapy.
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- Spyridon Graidis
- Laboratory of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Paricalcitol Attenuates Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury by Regulating Mitophagy and Senescence. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:7627934. [PMID: 33299530 PMCID: PMC7704155 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7627934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is the third most common cause of hospital-acquired renal failure, with an incidence of 11%. However, the disease mechanism remains unclear, and no effective treatment is available. Paricalcitol has been reported to be effective in animal models of kidney injury. We hypothesized that paricalcitol could play a renoprotective role against CI-AKI. Rats were divided into control, paricalcitol, contrast, and paricalcitol-plus-contrast groups. We used a previously published protocol to produce CI-AKI. Paricalcitol (0.3 μg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally before 24 h and 30 min before indomethacin. We used HK-2 cells to evaluate the effects of paricalcitol on mitophagy and senescence. Ioversol triggered renal dysfunction, increasing blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine. Significant tubular damage, increased 8-OHdG expression, and apoptosis were apparent. Ioversol injection induced high expression levels of the mitophagy markers Pink1, Parkin, and LC3 and the senescence markers β-galactosidase and p16INK4A. Paricalcitol pretreatment prevented renal dysfunction and reduced tissue damage by reducing both mitophagy and senescence. Cellular morphological changes were found, and expression of LC3B and HMGB1 was increased by ioversol in HK-2 cells. Paricalcitol countered these effects. This study showed that mitochondria might drive injury phenotypes in CI-AKI, and that paricalcitol protects against CI-AKI by decreasing mitochondrial damage.
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Effects of vitamin D on drugs: Response and disposal. Nutrition 2020; 74:110734. [PMID: 32179384 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2020.110734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Revised: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Vitamin D supplementation and vitamin D deficiency are common in clinical experience and in daily life. Vitamin D not only promotes calcium absorption and immune regulation, but also changes drug effects (pharmacodynamics and adverse reactions) and drug disposal in vivo when combined with various commonly used clinical drugs. The extensive physiological effects of vitamin D may cause synergism effects or alleviation of adverse reactions, and vitamin D's affect on drugs in vivo disposal through drug transporters or metabolic enzymes may also lead to changes in drug effects. Herein, the effects of vitamin D combined with commonly used drugs were reviewed from the perspective of drug efficacy and adverse reactions. The effects of vitamin D on drug transport and metabolism were summarized and analyzed. Hopefully, more attention will be paid to vitamin D supplementation and deficiency in clinical treatment and drug research and development.
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Abdel Moneim LM, Helmy MW, El-Abhar HS. Co-targeting of endothelin- A and vitamin D receptors: a novel strategy to ameliorate cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Pharmacol Rep 2019; 71:917-925. [PMID: 31430707 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharep.2019.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although modulation of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and endothelin-A receptor (ETAR) has previously been reported to offer renoprotection against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity, the possible interaction between the ET-1 and vitamin D pathways remains obscure. Therefore, the present study addressed the possible interaction between these signalling pathways using BQ-123 (a selective ETAR blocker) and alfacalcidol (a vitamin D3 analogue) separately or in combination. METHODS Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into the following groups: control (DMSO orally), cisplatin (single dose of 6 mg/kg ip; nephrotoxicity model), cisplatin + BQ-123 (1 mg/kg BQ-123 ip 1 h before and 1 day after cisplatin), cisplatin + alfacalcidol (50 ng/kg alfacalcidol orally 5 days before and 14 days after cisplatin), and cisplatin + BQ-123+alfacalcidol. Nephrotoxicity was evaluated 96 h and 14 days following cisplatin administration. RESULTS Both BQ-123 and alfacalcidol counteracted cisplatin-induced nephrotoxic changes. Specifically, they reduced serum creatinine and urea levels; renal tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1), and phosphorylated nuclear factor-kappa B (pNF-κB) content; and caspase-3 activity. They downregulated ET-1 and ETAR expression and ameliorated cisplatin-induced acute tubular necrosis. In addition, the treatments have increased VDR and endothelin-B receptor (ETBR) expression; however, BQ-123 did not affect ETBR. The effect of the combination regimen surpassed that of each drug alone. CONCLUSION These findings highlight the potential cross-talk between vitamin D and ET-1 pathways and pave the way for future preclinical/clinical studies to explore further mechanisms involved in this cross-talk.
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- Lobna M Abdel Moneim
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University, El-Bahira, Egypt.
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Ahmed OM, Ali TM, Abdel Gaid MA, Elberry AA. Effects of enalapril and paricalcitol treatment on diabetic nephropathy and renal expressions of TNF-α, p53, caspase-3 and Bcl-2 in STZ-induced diabetic rats. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0214349. [PMID: 31527864 PMCID: PMC6748411 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0214349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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This study aimed to assess the renopreventive effect of enalapril and/or paricalcitol on streptozotocin (STZ) diabetes-induced nephropathy and to elucidate their mechanisms of action through investigation of the effects on renal oxidative stress, antioxidant defense system and expressions of TNF-α, p53, caspase-3, and Bcl-2. Diabetes mellitus was induced in fasting male Wistar rats by single intraperitoneal injection of STZ (45 mg /kg b.w.) dissolved in citrate buffer (pH 4.5). Ten days after STZ injection, the diabetic rats were treated with enalapril (25 mg/l of drinking water) and/or paricalcitol (8 μg/kg b.w. per os) dissolved in 5% DMSO daily for 4 weeks. The obtained data revealed that the treatment of diabetic Wistar rats with enalapril and/or paricalcitol led to significant decreases in the elevated serum urea, uric acid, creatinine, sodium and potassium levels; thereby reflecting the improvement of the impaired kidney function. The deteriorated kidney lipid peroxidation, GSH content and GST and catalase activities in diabetic rats were significantly ameliorated as a result of treatment with enalapril and/or paricalcitol. The elevated fasting and post-prandial serum glucose levels and the lowered serum insulin and C-peptide levels were also improved. The treatment with enalapril and paricalcitol in combination was the most potent in decreasing the elevated serum glucose levels. Moreover, the treatment of diabetic rats successfully prevented the diabetes-induced histopathological deleterious changes of kidney and islets of Langerhans of pancreas. In association, the immunohistochemically detected pro-inflammatory cytokine, TNF-α, and apoptotic mediators, p53 and caspase-3, were remarkably decreased in kidney of diabetic rats as a result of treatment while the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 was increased. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that enalapril and paricalcitol alone or in combination can prevent STZ diabetes-induced nephropathy through amelioration of the glycemic state and antioxidant defense system together with the suppression of oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis. However, the treatment of diabetic rats with enalapril and paricalcitol in combination has no further significant improvement effects on renal function and damage when compared with enalapril or paclitaxel treated diabetic groups.
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- Osama M. Ahmed
- Experimental Obesity and Diabetes Research Lab, Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Experimental Obesity and Diabetes Research Lab, Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-suef, Egypt
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Effect of low-level 1800 MHz radiofrequency radiation on the rat sciatic nerve and the protective role of paricalcitol. Bioelectromagnetics 2018; 39:631-643. [DOI: 10.1002/bem.22149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Fu Y, Wang C, Zhang D, Xin Y, Li J, Zhang Y, Chu X. Increased TRPC6 expression is associated with tubular epithelial cell proliferation and inflammation in diabetic nephropathy. Mol Immunol 2018; 94:75-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2017.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Revised: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Paricalcitol Inhibits Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway and Ameliorates Dermal Fibrosis in Bleomycin Induced Scleroderma Model. Arch Rheumatol 2017; 33:288-294. [PMID: 30632522 DOI: 10.5606/archrheumatol.2018.6648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aims to determine the prophylactic and therapeutic efficacy of inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway with paricalcitol in an experimental scleroderma model created with bleomycin (BLM). Materials and methods Sixty female BALB/c mice (8-week old and weighing 25 g to 30 g) were divided into six groups as prophylactic-early [group 1 (control I)], sham I (group 2), paricalcitol I (group 3), therapeutic-late [group 4 (control II)], sham II (group 5), and paricalcitol II (group 6) groups. Subcutaneous BLM (100 μg/day) injections were used to induce dermal fibrosis and paricalcitol (0.3 μg/kg/day) was applied subcutaneously to BLM-injected mice during the first three weeks for preventive interventions and in the second three weeks for therapeutic interventions. Tissue samples were harvested for subsequent pathological and real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis. Tissue transforming growth factor-beta 1, axin-1, and Wnt-2 messenger ribonucleic acid expressions were determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results Repeated BLM applications increased the dermal inflammatory cell infiltration and dermal thickness, and led to dermal fibrosis, in both early and late stages. Similarly, transforming growth factor-beta 1, axin-1, and Wnt-2 expressions were significantly increased in the sham groups compared to the own control group (p<0.05 for all). Contrarily, prophylactic and therapeutic paricalcitol applications decreased the transforming growth factor-beta 1, axin-1, and Wnt-2 messenger ribonucleic acid expressions compared to the own sham group (p<0.05 for all). In addition, the regressions in dermal necro-inflammation and dermal fibrosis on pathological views were also observed in the paricalcitol applied groups. Conclusion In this model, increased axin-1 and Wnt-2 messenger ribonucleic acid expressions suggest that Wnt/β-catenin pathway is active in dermal fibrosis.
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Gürer B, Karakoç A, Bektaşoğlu PK, Kertmen H, Kanat MA, Arıkök AT, Ergüder Bİ, Sargon MF, Öztürk ÖÇ, Çelikoğlu E. Comparative effects of vitamin D and methylprednisolone against ischemia/reperfusion injury of rabbit spinal cords. Eur J Pharmacol 2017; 813:50-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2017.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Revised: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Vitamin D3 pretreatment regulates renal inflammatory responses during lipopolysaccharide-induced acute kidney injury. Sci Rep 2015; 5:18687. [PMID: 26691774 PMCID: PMC4686931 DOI: 10.1038/srep18687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is highly expressed in human and mouse kidneys. Nevertheless, its functions remain obscure. This study investigated the effects of vitamin D3 (VitD3) pretreatment on renal inflammation during lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute kidney injury. Mice were intraperitoneally injected with LPS. In VitD3 + LPS group, mice were pretreated with VitD3 (25 μg/kg) at 48, 24 and 1 h before LPS injection. As expected, an obvious reduction of renal function and pathological damage was observed in LPS-treated mice. VitD3 pretreatment significantly alleviated LPS-induced reduction of renal function and pathological damage. Moreover, VitD3 pretreatment attenuated LPS-induced renal inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and adhesion molecules. In addition, pretreatment with 1,25(OH)2D3, the active form of VitD3, alleviated LPS-induced up-regulation of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in human HK-2 cells, a renal tubular epithelial cell line, in a VDR-dependent manner. Further analysis showed that VitD3, which activated renal VDR, specifically repressed LPS-induced nuclear translocation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) p65 subunit in the renal tubules. LPS, which activated renal NF-κB, reciprocally suppressed renal VDR and its target gene. Moreover, VitD3 reinforced the physical interaction between renal VDR and NF-κB p65 subunit. These results provide a mechanistic explanation for VitD3-mediated anti-inflammatory activity during LPS-induced acute kidney injury.
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Yoshida T, Kumagai H, Kohsaka T, Ikegaya N. Protective effects of relaxin against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Nephron Clin Pract 2014; 128:9-20. [PMID: 25403022 DOI: 10.1159/000365852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2014] [Accepted: 07/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cisplatin (CDDP)-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) involves pro-inflammatory responses, apoptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells and vascular damage. AKI increases the risk of chronic kidney disease. Relaxin (RLX) has anti-apoptotic and anti-fibrosis properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of RLX on CDDP-induced nephrotoxicity. METHODS We investigated the mitigating effects of RLX based on the etiopathology of AKI induced by CDDP, and also the anti-fibrotic effect of RLX on renal fibrosis after AKI. In the short-term experiments, rats were divided into the control group, CDDP group, and CDDP+RLX group. In the latter group, RLX was infused for 5 or 14 days using an implanted osmotic minipump. CDDP was injected intraperitoneally (6 mg/kg) after RLX or saline infusion. At 5 and 14 days post-CDDP, the kidneys were removed for analysis. The effect of RLX on renal fibrosis after AKI was evaluated at 6 weeks post-CDDP. RESULTS In short-term experiments, CDDP transiently increased plasma creatinine and blood urea nitrogen with peaks at day 5, and RLX prevented such rises. Semiquantitative analysis of the histological lesions indicated marked structural damage and apoptotic cells in the CDDP group, with the lesions being reduced by RLX treatment. Overexpression of Bax, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α observed in the kidneys of the CDDP group was reduced in the CDDP+RLX group. In the long-term experiments, RLX significantly reduced renal fibrosis compared with the CDDP group. CONCLUSIONS The results suggested that RLX provided protection against CDDP-induced AKI and subsequent fibrosis by reducing apoptosis and inflammation.
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- Takuya Yoshida
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
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Nolan KA, Brennan EP, Scholz CC, Cullen C, Ryan A, Taylor CT, Godson C. Paricalcitol protects against TGF-β1-induced fibrotic responses in hypoxia and stabilises HIF-α in renal epithelia. Exp Cell Res 2014; 330:371-381. [PMID: 25107382 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2014.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2014] [Revised: 07/25/2014] [Accepted: 07/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Epithelial injury and tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) within a hypoxic microenvironment are associated with progressive loss of renal function in chronic kidney disease [CKD]. Transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) is an important mediator of renal fibrosis. Growing evidence suggests that Vitamin D [1,25-(OH)2D] and its analogues may have a renoprotective effect in CKD. Here we examined the protective effect of the vitamin D analogue paricalcitol [PC; 19-nor-1α,3β,25-trihydroxy-9,10-secoergosta-5(Z),7(E) 22(E)-triene] on the responses of human renal epithelial cells to TGF-β1. PC attenuated TGF-β1-induced Smad 2 phosphorylation and upregulation of the Notch ligand Jagged-1, α-smooth muscle actin and thrombospondin-1 and prevented the TGF-β1-mediated loss of E-Cadherin. To mimic the hypoxic milieu of CKD we cultured renal epithelial cells in hypoxia [1% O2] and observed similar attenuation by PC of TGF-β1-induced fibrotic responses. Furthermore, in cells cultured in normoxia [21% O2], PC induced an accumulation of hypoxia-inducible transcription factors (HIF) 1α and HIF-2α in a time and concentration [1 µM-2 µM] dependent manner. Here, PC-induced HIF stabilisation was dependent on activation of the PI-3Kinase pathway. This is the first study to demonstrate regulation of the HIF pathway by PC which may have importance in the mechanism underlying renoprotection by PC.
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- Karen A Nolan
- Diabetes Complications Research Centre, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Diabetes Complications Research Centre, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Systems Biology Ireland, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Diabetes Complications Research Centre, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Diabetes Complications Research Centre, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Diabetes Complications Research Centre, Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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Ma SK, Joo SY, Choi HI, Bae EH, Nam KI, Lee J, Kim SW. Activation of G-protein-coupled receptor 40 attenuates the cisplatin-induced apoptosis of human renal proximal tubule epithelial cells. Int J Mol Med 2014; 34:1117-23. [PMID: 25092426 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2014.1874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Accepted: 07/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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G-protein-coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) is known to play a role in the regulation of fatty acids, insulin secretion and inflammation. However, the pathophysiological roles of GPR40 in kidney disease have not yet been identified. In the present study, we investigated the expression of GPR40 during cisplatin-induced kidney injury using male Sprague-Dawley rats that were treated with 8 mg/kg cisplatin. Control rats were treated with saline. Following treatment with cisplatin, the protein expression of GPR40 in the kidneys was decreased in association with an increase in serum creatinine levels and the Bax/Bcl-2 expression ratio. To further investigate the function of GPR40, the human renal proximal tubule epithelial cell line (HK-2) was cultured with cisplatin in the absence or presence of GW9508, a selective GPR40 agonist. Pre-treatment of the HK-2 cells with GW9508 attenuated the decrease in cell viability induced by treatment with cisplatin. Treatment with cisplatin increased the number of cells with condensed nuclei, which was ameliorated by GW9508 pre-treatment. TUNEL assay also revealed that pre-treatment with GW9508 ameliorated cisplatin-induced apoptosis. Treatment with cisplatin increased the Bax/Bcl-2 expression ratio and cleaved caspase-3 expression, and promoted the activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB). These changes were attenuated by pre-treatment with GW9508. The cisplatin-induced generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the activation of the Src/epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) pathway were also counteracted by pre-treatment with GW9508. Thus, the activation of GPR40 attenuates cisplatin-induced apoptosis by inhibiting the generation of ROS, the activation of the Src/EGFR/ERK signaling pathway and the nuclear activation of NF-κB and pro-apoptotic factors.
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- Seong Kwon Ma
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, Republic of Korea
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Ding S, Xu Y, Hao T, Ma P. Partial least squares based gene expression analysis in renal failure. Diagn Pathol 2014; 9:137. [PMID: 24997640 PMCID: PMC4104724 DOI: 10.1186/1746-1596-9-137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preventive and therapeutic options for renal failure are still limited. Gene expression profile analysis is powerful in the identification of biological differences between end stage renal failure patients and healthy controls. Previous studies mainly used variance/regression analysis without considering various biological, environmental factors. The purpose of this study is to investigate the gene expression difference between end stage renal failure patients and healthy controls with partial least squares (PLS) based analysis. METHODS With gene expression data from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, we performed PLS analysis to identify differentially expressed genes. Enrichment and network analyses were also carried out to capture the molecular signatures of renal failure. RESULTS We acquired 573 differentially expressed genes. Pathway and Gene Ontology items enrichment analysis revealed over-representation of dysregulated genes in various biological processes. Network analysis identified seven hub genes with degrees higher than 10, including CAND1, CDK2, TP53, SMURF1, YWHAE, SRSF1, and RELA. Proteins encoded by CDK2, TP53, and RELA have been associated with the progression of renal failure in previous studies. CONCLUSIONS Our findings shed light on expression character of renal failure patients with the hope to offer potential targets for future therapeutic studies. VIRTUAL SLIDES The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/1450799302127207.
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- Department of medical laboratory, The affiliated hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, No,99 Huaihaixi Road, Xuzhou 221000, China.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been recognized as a significant global health problem because of the increased risk of total and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is common in patients with CKD, and serum levels of vitamin D appear to have an inverse correlation with kidney function. Growing evidence has indicated that vitamin D deficiency may contribute to deteriorating renal function, as well as increased morbidity and mortality in patients with CKD. Recent studies have suggested that treatment with active vitamin D or its analogues can ameliorate renal injury by reducing fibrosis, apoptosis, and inflammation in animal models; this treatment also decreases proteinuria and mortality in patients with CKD. These renoprotective effects of vitamin D treatment are far beyond its classical role in the maintenance of bone and mineral metabolism, in addition to its pleiotropic effects on extra-mineral metabolism. In this review, we discuss the altered metabolism of vitamin D in kidney disease, and the potential renoprotective mechanisms of vitamin D in experimental and clinical studies. In addition, issues regarding the effects of vitamin D treatment on clinical outcomes are discussed.
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- Chang Seong Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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Kim HJ, Ravichandran K, Ozkok A, Wang Q, He Z, Jani A, Ljubanovic D, Douglas IS, Edelstein CL. The water-soluble triptolide derivative PG490-88 protects against cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2014; 349:518-25. [PMID: 24727856 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.114.213769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Triptolide, a traditional Chinese medicine, has anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and proapoptotic properties. As interstitial inflammation and tubular apoptosis are features of cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury (AKI), we determined the effect of the water-soluble triptolide derivative 14-succinyl triptolide sodium salt (PG490-88) in a mouse model of cisplatin-induced AKI. PG490-88 resulted in a significant decrease in blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine, and acute tubular necrosis (ATN) score, and a nonsignificant increase in tubular apoptosis score in AKI. The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway is activated in AKI. On immunoblot analysis, phosphoextracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK) was increased 3.6-fold in AKI and 2.0-fold inhibited by PG490-88. Phospho-c-Jun N-terminal kinase (p-JNK) was increased in AKI. PG490-88 resulted in a nonsignificant decrease in p-JNK. Phospho-p38 was not affected by cisplatin or PG490-88. MAPK phosphatase-1 (MKP-1) that negatively regulates MAPK signaling has not previously been studied in AKI. MKP-1 activity was not affected by cisplatin or PG490-88. Changes in p-ERK, p-JNK, and MKP-1 were confirmed on reverse protein phase analysis. The ERK inhibitor U0126 resulted in lower BUN and serum creatinine, suggesting a mechanistic role of ERK in AKI. The increase in interleukin-1α (IL-1α), IL-1β, IL-6, CXCL1, and IL-33 in the kidney in AKI was unaffected by PG490-88. In summary, PG490-88 protects against AKI and ATN despite no decrease in tubular apoptosis. The protection of PG490-88 against AKI was associated with a decrease in p-ERK and was independent of MKP-1 and proinflammatory cytokines. In conclusion, PG490-88 protects against cisplatin-induced AKI possibly by decreasing p-ERK.
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- Hyun-Jung Kim
- Department of Pathology, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia (D.L.) and Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, University of Colorado at Denver, Aurora, Colorado (H.-J.K., K.R., A.O., Q.W., Z.H., A.J., C.L.E.); and Pulmonary Division, University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, Colorado (I.S.D.)
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Domitrović R, Potočnjak I, Crnčević-Orlić Z, Škoda M. Nephroprotective activities of rosmarinic acid against cisplatin-induced kidney injury in mice. Food Chem Toxicol 2014; 66:321-8. [PMID: 24518541 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2014.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2013] [Revised: 01/29/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a natural phenolic compound with a broad range of applications, from food preservatives to cosmetics. Increasing amounts of evidence suggests its beneficial effects against various pathological conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic activity of rosmarinic acid (RA) against cisplatin (CP)-induced nephrotoxicity. RA was administered by oral gavage at doses of 1, 2 and 5mg/kg for two successive days, 48 h after intraperitoneal CP injection (13 mg/kg). Twenty four hours later, mice were sacrificed. Treatment with RA significantly ameliorated histopathological changes and the increase in serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) induced by CP. Oxidative stress induced by CP, evidenced by increased renal 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) and heme oxygenase (HO-1) expression, was significantly reduced by RA administration. Moreover, RA inhibited the expression of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), indicating the inhibition of inflammation. Additionally, RA exhibited antiapoptotic activity through the reduction of p53, phosphorylated p53 and active caspase-3 expression in the kidneys. These findings show that RA ameliorates CP-induced oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in the kidneys. The nephroprotective activity of RA could be, at least in part, attributed to reduced CYP2E1 expression.
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- Robert Domitrović
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia.
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- Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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Farnesoid X receptor ligand prevents cisplatin-induced kidney injury by enhancing small heterodimer partner. PLoS One 2014; 9:e86553. [PMID: 24475141 PMCID: PMC3903546 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0086553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2013] [Accepted: 12/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is mainly expressed in liver, intestine and kidney. We investigated whether 6-ethyl chenodeoxycholic acid (6ECDCA), a semisynthetic derivative of chenodeoxycholic aicd (CDCA, an FXR ligand), protects against kidney injury and modulates small heterodimer partner (SHP) in cisplatin-induced kidney injury. Cisplatin inhibited SHP protein expression in the kidney of cisplatin-treated mice and human proximal tubular (HK2) cells; this effect was counteracted by FXR ligand. Hematoxylin and eosin staining revealed the presence of tubular casts, obstructions and dilatations in cisplatin-induced kidney injury, which was attenuated by FXR ligand. FXR ligand also attenuated protein expression of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), Smad signaling, and the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition process, inflammatory markers and cytokines, and apoptotic markers in cisplatin-treated mice. Cisplatin induced NF-κB activation in HK2 cell; this effect was attenuated by pretreatment with FXR ligand. In SHP knockdown by small interfering RNA, cisplatin-induced activation of TGF-β1, p-JNK and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio was not attenuated, while SHP overexpression and FXR ligand inhibited expression of these proteins in cisplatin-pretreated HK2 cells. In conclusion, FXR ligand, 6ECDCA prevents cisplatin-induced kidney injury, the underlying mechanism of which may be associated with anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects through SHP induction.
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Kang SH, Kim SO, Cho KH, Park JW, Yoon KW, Do JY. Paricalcitol ameliorates epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in the peritoneal mesothelium. Nephron Clin Pract 2014; 126:1-7. [PMID: 24458092 DOI: 10.1159/000357156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Accepted: 11/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of paricalcitol for the prevention of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs) were cultured in media containing transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) with or without paricalcitol. Forty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three groups. In the control group, the catheter was inserted but no dialysate was infused. The peritoneal dialysis (PD) group was infused with a conventional 4.25% dialysis solution. The paricalcitol group was infused with 4.25% dialysis solution and cotreated with paricalcitol. RESULTS Exposure of HPMCs to TGF-β1 decreased the protein level of the epithelial cell marker and increased the expression levels of the mesenchymal markers. Cotreatment with paricalcitol increased the protein levels of the epithelial cell marker and decreased those of mesenchymal markers compared with their levels in cells treated with TGF-β1 alone. Exposure of HPMCs to TGF-β1 significantly increased the phosphorylation of Smad2 and Smad3. Cotreatment with paricalcitol significantly decreased the phosphorylation of Smad2 and Smad3 compared with that of cells treated with TGF-β1 alone. After 8 weeks of experimental PD in rats, the thickness of the peritoneal membrane in the PD group was significantly increased compared with that of the control group. Cotreatment with paricalcitol decreased peritoneal thickness. CONCLUSION The present study showed that paricalcitol attenuates the TGF-β1-induced EMT in peritoneal mesothelial cells. We suggest that paricalcitol may preserve peritoneal mesothelial cells during PD and could thus be of value for the success of long-term PD.
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- Seok Hui Kang
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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Suh SH, Lee KE, Park JW, Kim IJ, Kim O, Kim CS, Choi JS, Bae EH, Ma SK, Lee JU, Kim SW. Antiapoptotic Effect of Paricalcitol in Gentamicin-induced Kidney Injury. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY 2013; 17:435-40. [PMID: 24227945 PMCID: PMC3823957 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2013.17.5.435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2013] [Revised: 09/15/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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While the anti-apoptotic effect of paricalcitol has been demonstrated in various animal models, it is not yet clear whether paricalcitol attenuates the apoptosis in gentamicin (GM)-induced kidney injury. We investigated the effect of paricalcitol on apoptotic pathways in rat kidneys damaged by GM. Rats were randomly divided into three groups: 1) Control group (n=8), where only vehicle was delivered, 2) GM group (n=10), where rats were treated with GM (150 mg/kg/day) for 7 days, 3) PARI group (n=10), where rats were co-treated with paricalcitol (0.2 µg/kg/day) and GM for 7 days. Paricalcitol attenuated renal dysfunction by GM administration in biochemical profiles. In terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling staining, increased apoptosis was observed in GM group, which was reversed by paricalcitol co-treatment. Immunoblotting using protein samples from rat cortex/outer stripe of outer medulla showed increased Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and cleaved form of caspase-3 in GM group, both of which were reversed by paricalcitol. The phosphorylated Jun-N-terminal kinase (JNK) expression was increase in GM, which was counteracted by paricalcitol. The protein expression of p-Akt and nitro-tyrosine was also enhanced in GM-treated rats compared with control rats, which was reversed by paricalcitol co-treatment. Paricalcitol protects GM-induced renal injury by antiapoptotic mechanisms, including inhibition of intrinsic apoptosis pathway and JNK.
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- Sang Heon Suh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, Korea
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Pietraszek A, Malińska M, Chodyński M, Krupa M, Krajewski K, Cmoch P, Woźniak K, Kutner A. Synthesis and crystallographic study of 1,25-dihydroxyergocalciferol analogs. Steroids 2013; 78:1003-14. [PMID: 23811018 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2013.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2013] [Revised: 06/03/2013] [Accepted: 06/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The hybrid analogs of 1,25-dihydroxyergocalciferol (PRI-5201 and PRI-5202) were synthesized as potential anticancer agents using a convergent strategy. The analogs were designed by combining a 19-nor modification of the A-ring with the homologated and rigidified ergocalciferol-like side-chain of the previously obtained analogs PRI-1906 and PRI-1907. The strategy also allowed the novel efficient synthesis of 19-nor-1,25-dihydroxyergocalciferol (paricalcitol, PRI-5100) and its (24R)-diastereomer (PRI-5101). The single crystal X-ray structures of the 19-nor analogs (PRI-5100 and PRI-5101) were solved and refined. The A-ring of both analogs adopts exclusively chair β-conformation in the solid state. The side-chain of these analogs is coplanar with the CD-ring plane, while it is perpendicular in 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.
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Amer H, Griffin MD, Stegall MD, Cosio FG, Park WD, Kremers WK, Heilman RL, Mazur MJ, Hamawi K, Larson TS, Kumar R. Oral paricalcitol reduces the prevalence of posttransplant hyperparathyroidism: results of an open label randomized trial. Am J Transplant 2013; 13:1576-85. [PMID: 23601186 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2013] [Revised: 02/12/2013] [Accepted: 02/15/2013] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Postkidney transplant hyperparathyroidism is a significant problem. Vitamin D receptor agonists are known to suppress parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion. We examined the effect of oral paricalcitol on posttransplant secondary hyperparathyroidism by conducting an open label randomized trial in which 100 incident kidney transplant recipients were randomized 1:1 to receive oral paricalcitol, 2 μg per day, for the first year posttransplant or no additional therapy. Serial measurements of serum PTH, calcium and bone alkaline phosphatase, 24-h urine calcium and bone density were performed. The primary endpoint was the frequency of hyperparathyroidism 1-year posttransplant. Eighty-seven patients completed the trial. One-year posttransplant, 29% of paricalcitol-treated subjects had hyperparathyroidism compared with 63% of untreated patients (p = 0.0005). Calcium supplementation was discontinued in two control and 15 treatment patients due to mild hypercalcemia or hypercalcuria. Paricalcitol was discontinued in four patients due to hypercalcuria/hypercalcemia and in one for preference. Two subjects required decreasing the dose of paricalcitol to 1 μg daily. Hypercalcemia was asymptomatic and reversible. Incidence of acute rejection, BK nephropathy and renal function at 1 year were similar between groups. Moderate renal allograft fibrosis was reduced in treated patients. Oral paricalcitol is effective in decreasing posttransplant hyperparathyroidism and may have beneficial effects on renal allograft histology.
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- H Amer
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Duplancic D, Cesarik M, Poljak NK, Radman M, Kovacic V, Radic J, Rogosic V. The influence of selective vitamin D receptor activator paricalcitol on cardiovascular system and cardiorenal protection. Clin Interv Aging 2013; 8:149-56. [PMID: 23430986 PMCID: PMC3573827 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s38349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The ubiquitous distribution of vitamin D receptors in the human body is responsible for the pleiotropic effects of vitamin D-receptor activation. We discuss the possible beneficial effects of a selective activator of vitamin D receptor, paricalcitol, on the cardiovascular system in chronic heart failure patients and chronic kidney patients, in light of new trials. Paricalcitol should provide additional clinical benefits over the standard treatment for chronic kidney and heart failure, especially in cases of cardiorenal syndrome.
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- Darko Duplancic
- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine in Split, University Hospital Split, Split, Croatia
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Hwang HS, Yang KJ, Park KC, Choi HS, Kim SH, Hong SY, Jeon BH, Chang YK, Park CW, Kim SY, Lee SJ, Yang CW. Pretreatment with paricalcitol attenuates inflammation in ischemia-reperfusion injury via the up-regulation of cyclooxygenase-2 and prostaglandin E2. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2012; 28:1156-66. [PMID: 23229926 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfs540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The effect of paricalcitol on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) has not been investigated. We examined whether paricalcitol is effective in preventing inflammation in a mouse model of IRI, and evaluated the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) pathways as a protective mechanism of paricalcitol. METHODS Paricalcitol (0.3 μg/kg) was administered to male C57BL/6 mice 24 h before IRI. Bilateral kidneys were subjected to 23 min of ischemia, and mice were killed 72 h after IRI. The effects of paricalcitol on renal IRI were evaluated in terms of renal function, tubular necrosis, apoptotic cell death, inflammatory cell infiltration and inflammatory cytokines. The effects of paricalcitol on COX-2, PGE2 and its receptors were investigated. RESULTS Paricalcitol pretreatment improved renal function (decreased blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels), tubular necrosis and apoptotic cell death in IRI-mice kidneys. The infiltration of inflammatory cells (T cells and macrophages), and the production of proinflammatory cytokines (RANTES, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β and interferon-γ) were reduced in paricalcitol-treated mice with IRI. Paricalcitol up-regulated COX-2 expression, PGE2 synthesis and mRNA expression of receptor subtype EP4 in post-ischemic renal tissue. The cotreatment of a selective COX-2 inhibitor with paricalcitol restored functional injury and tubular necrosis in paricalcitol-treated mice with IRI. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that paricalcitol pretreatment prevents renal IRI via the inhibition of renal inflammation, and the up-regulation of COX-2 and PGE2 is one of the protective mechanisms of paricalcitol in renal IRI.
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- Hyeon Seok Hwang
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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[Zn(phen)(O,N,O)(H2O)] and [Zn(phen)(O,N)(H2O)] with O,N,O is 2,6-dipicolinate and N,O is l-threoninate: synthesis, characterization, and biomedical properties. J Biol Inorg Chem 2012; 17:1093-105. [DOI: 10.1007/s00775-012-0923-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2012] [Accepted: 07/07/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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