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Bhati M, D Prabhu Y, Renu K, Vellingiri B, Thiagarajan P, Panda A, Chakraborty R, Myakala H, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Role of TGF-β signalling in PCOS associated focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Clin Chim Acta 2020; 510:244-251. [PMID: 32682803 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2020.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 07/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Research on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) remains intense due to its evolving impact on metabolism, reproduction and cardiovascular function. Changes in metabolic pathways can also significantly impact renal function including the development of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), one of the most highly investigated renal diseases. In FSGS, scarring of the glomerulus vascular tuft damages the kidneys. Onset of FSGS may either be congenital or due to other disorders that affect the metabolism and normal kidney function. Both PCOS and FSGS appear to be associated with Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) signalling. Over-expression of TGF-β may be due to the activation of the thrombospondin 1 (TSP1) gene, which increases the probability of developing renal disorders. Higher androgen levels in PCOS may also cause podocyte damage thus directly impacting development of FSGS. This article reviews the role of TGF-β's in PCOS and FSGS and explores the inter-relationship between these two disorders.
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Affiliation(s)
- Monica Bhati
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Human Molecular Cytogenetics & Stem Cell Lab, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641 046, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamilnadu, India.
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