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Ahn YM, Kim HY, Kang DG, Cho KW, Lee HS. Herbal medicine (Oryeongsan) for fluid and sodium balance in renal cortex of spontaneously hypertensive rats. Integr Med Res 2024; 13:101007. [PMID: 38298863 PMCID: PMC10826321 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2023.101007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Background Herbal medicine Oryeongsan (ORS), also known as Wulingsan in Chinesehas been used for the treatment of impaired body fluid balance. However, the mechanisms involved are not clearly defined. The purpose of the present study was to identify the actions of ORS on the renal excretory function and blood pressure (BP) and to define the mechanisms involved in association with renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and natriuretic peptide system (NPS) in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR), an animal model of human essential hypertension. Methods Changes in urine volume (UV), excretion of electrolytes including Na+ (urinary excretion of Na+ (UNaV)) were measured. RT-PCR was performed to trace the changes in expression of RAS, NPS and sodium (Na+)-hydrogen (H+) exchanger 3 (NHE3) in the renal cortex. Results In the SHR treated with vehicle (SHR-V) group, UV and UNaV were suppressed and the Na+ balance was maintained at the higher levels leading to an increase in BP compared to WKY-V group. These were accompanied by an increase in NHE3 expression with an accentuation of angiotensin I converting enzyme-angiotensin II type 1 (ACE-AT1) receptor and concurrent suppression of angiotensin II type 2 (AT2) receptor/ACE2-Mas receptor expression in the renal cortex. Chronic treatment with ORS increased UV and UNaV, and decreased the Na+ and water balance with a decrease in BP in the ORS-treated SHR-ORS group compared to SHR-V. These were accompanied by a decrease in NHE3 expression with a suppression of ACE-AT1 receptor and concurrent accentuation of AT2/ACE2-Mas receptor. Conclusion The present study shows that ORS reduced BP with a decrease in Na+ and water retention by a suppression of NHE3 expression via modulation of RAS and NPS in SHR. The present study provides pharmacological rationale for the treatment of hypertension with ORS in SHR.
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- You Mee Ahn
- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
- College of Korean Medicine and Professional Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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- Hanbang Cardio-Renal Syndrome Research Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
- College of Korean Medicine and Professional Graduate School of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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Luo Z, Wei Z, Zhang G, Chen H, Li L, Kang X. Achilles' Heel-The Significance of Maintaining Microenvironmental Homeostasis in the Nucleus Pulposus for Intervertebral Discs. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16592. [PMID: 38068915 PMCID: PMC10706299 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The dysregulation of intracellular and extracellular environments as well as the aberrant expression of ion channels on the cell membrane are intricately linked to a diverse array of degenerative disorders, including intervertebral disc degeneration. This condition is a significant contributor to low back pain, which poses a substantial burden on both personal quality of life and societal economics. Changes in the number and function of ion channels can disrupt the water and ion balance both inside and outside cells, thereby impacting the physiological functions of tissues and organs. Therefore, maintaining ion homeostasis and stable expression of ion channels within the cellular microenvironment may prove beneficial in the treatment of disc degeneration. Aquaporin (AQP), calcium ion channels, and acid-sensitive ion channels (ASIC) play crucial roles in regulating water, calcium ions, and hydrogen ions levels. These channels have significant effects on physiological and pathological processes such as cellular aging, inflammatory response, stromal decomposition, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and accumulation of cell metabolites. Additionally, Piezo 1, transient receptor potential vanilloid type 4 (TRPV4), tension response enhancer binding protein (TonEBP), potassium ions, zinc ions, and tungsten all play a role in the process of intervertebral disc degeneration. This review endeavors to elucidate alterations in the microenvironment of the nucleus pulposus during intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), with a view to offer novel insights and approaches for exploring therapeutic interventions against disc degeneration.
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- Zhangbin Luo
- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China; (Z.L.); (Z.W.); (G.Z.); (H.C.); (L.L.)
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China; (Z.L.); (Z.W.); (G.Z.); (H.C.); (L.L.)
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China; (Z.L.); (Z.W.); (G.Z.); (H.C.); (L.L.)
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China; (Z.L.); (Z.W.); (G.Z.); (H.C.); (L.L.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China; (Z.L.); (Z.W.); (G.Z.); (H.C.); (L.L.)
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China; (Z.L.); (Z.W.); (G.Z.); (H.C.); (L.L.)
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730030, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics Disease of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China
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Li X, Zhuo J. Intracellular Angiotensin II Stimulation of Sodium Transporter Expression in Proximal Tubule Cells via AT 1 (AT 1a) Receptor-Mediated, MAP Kinases ERK1/2- and NF-кB-Dependent Signaling Pathways. Cells 2023; 12:1492. [PMID: 37296613 PMCID: PMC10252550 DOI: 10.3390/cells12111492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The current prevailing paradigm in the renin-angiotensin system dictates that most, if not all, biological, physiological, and pathological responses to its most potent peptide, angiotensin II (Ang II), are mediated by extracellular Ang II activating its cell surface receptors. Whether intracellular (or intracrine) Ang II and its receptors are involved remains incompletely understood. The present study tested the hypothesis that extracellular Ang II is taken up by the proximal tubules of the kidney by an AT1 (AT1a) receptor-dependent mechanism and that overexpression of an intracellular Ang II fusion protein (ECFP/Ang II) in mouse proximal tubule cells (mPTC) stimulates the expression of Na+/H+ exchanger 3 (NHE3), Na+/HCO3- cotransporter, and sodium and glucose cotransporter 2 (Sglt2) by AT1a/MAPK/ERK1/2/NF-kB signaling pathways. mPCT cells derived from male wild-type and type 1a Ang II receptor-deficient mice (Agtr1a-/-) were transfected with an intracellular enhanced cyan fluorescent protein-tagged Ang II fusion protein, ECFP/Ang II, and treated without or with AT1 receptor blocker losartan, AT2 receptor blocker PD123319, MEK1/MEK2 inhibitor U0126, NF-кB inhibitor RO 106-9920, or p38 MAP kinase inhibitor SB202196, respectively. In wild-type mPCT cells, the expression of ECFP/Ang II significantly increased NHE3, Na+/HCO3-, and Sglt2 expression (p < 0.01). These responses were accompanied by >3-fold increases in the expression of phospho-ERK1/2 and the p65 subunit of NF-кB (p < 0.01). Losartan, U0126, or RO 106-9920 all significantly attenuated ECFP/Ang II-induced NHE3 and Na+/HCO3- expression (p < 0.01). Deletion of AT1 (AT1a) receptors in mPCT cells attenuated ECFP/Ang II-induced NHE3 and Na+/HCO3- expression (p < 0.01). Interestingly, the AT2 receptor blocker PD123319 also attenuated ECFP/Ang II-induced NHE3 and Na+/HCO3- expression (p < 0.01). These results suggest that, similar to extracellular Ang II, intracellular Ang II may also play an important role in Ang II receptor-mediated proximal tubule NHE3, Na+/HCO3-, and Sglt2 expression by activation of AT1a/MAPK/ERK1/2/NF-kB signaling pathways.
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- Xiaochun Li
- Tulane Hypertension and Renal Center of Excellence, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112-2699, USA;
- Department of Physiology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112-2699, USA
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- Tulane Hypertension and Renal Center of Excellence, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112-2699, USA;
- Department of Physiology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112-2699, USA
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Chu PL, Gigliotti JC, Cechova S, Bodonyi-Kovacs G, Wang YT, Chen L, Wassertheil-Smoller S, Cai J, Isakson BE, Franceschini N, Le TH. Collectrin ( Tmem27) deficiency in proximal tubules causes hypertension in mice and a TMEM27 variant associates with blood pressure in males in a Latino cohort. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2023; 324:F30-F42. [PMID: 36264884 PMCID: PMC9762972 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00176.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Collectrin (Tmem27), an angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 homologue, is a chaperone of amino acid transporters in the kidney and endothelium. Global collectrin knockout (KO) mice have hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, exaggerated salt sensitivity, and diminished renal blood flow. This phenotype is associated with altered nitric oxide and superoxide balance and increased proximal tubule (PT) Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 3 (NHE3) expression. Collectrin is located on the X chromosome where genome-wide association population studies have largely been excluded. In the present study, we generated PT-specific collectrin KO (PT KO) mice to determine the precise contribution of PT collectrin in blood pressure homeostasis. We also examined the association of human TMEM27 single-nucleotide polymorphisms with blood pressure traits in 11,926 Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Hispanic/Latino participants. PT KO mice exhibited hypertension, and this was associated with increased baseline NHE3 expression and diminished lithium excretion. However, PT KO mice did not display exaggerated salt sensitivity or a reduction in renal blood flow compared with control mice. Furthermore, PT KO mice exhibited enhanced endothelium-mediated dilation, suggesting a compensatory response to systemic hypertension induced by deficiency of collectrin in the PT. In HCHS/SOL participants, we observed sex-specific single-nucleotide polymorphism associations with diastolic blood pressure. In conclusion, loss of collectrin in the PT is sufficient to induce hypertension, at least in part, through activation of NHE3. Importantly, our model supports the notion that altered renal blood flow may be a determining factor for salt sensitivity. Further studies are needed to investigate the role of the TMEM27 locus on blood pressure and salt sensitivity in humans.NEW & NOTEWORTHY The findings of our study are significant in several ways: 1) loss of an amino acid chaperone in the proximal tubule is sufficient to cause hypertension, 2) the results in global and proximal tubule-specific collectrin knockout mice support the notion that vascular dysfunction is required for salt sensitivity or that impaired renal tubule function causes hypertension but is not sufficient to cause salt sensitivity, and 3) our study is the first to implicate a role of collectrin in human hypertension.
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- Pei-Lun Chu
- Division of Nephrology, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, and School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Integrated Physiology and Pharmacology, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, Virginia
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, Rochester, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
- Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, Rochester, New York
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xu C, Yu J. Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Hypertension Development Induced by Fructose Consumption. Food Funct 2022; 13:1702-1717. [DOI: 10.1039/d1fo03381f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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During the past several decades, there has been a dramatic increase in fructose consumption worldwide in parallel with epidemics of metabolic diseases. Accumulating evidence has suggested that excessive fructose consumption...
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Sukumaran V, Gurusamy N, Yalcin HC, Venkatesh S. Understanding diabetes-induced cardiomyopathy from the perspective of renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Pflugers Arch 2021; 474:63-81. [PMID: 34967935 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-021-02651-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Experimental and clinical evidence suggests that diabetic subjects are predisposed to a distinct cardiovascular dysfunction, known as diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM), which could be an autonomous disease independent of concomitant micro and macrovascular disorders. DCM is one of the prominent causes of global morbidity and mortality and is on a rising trend with the increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM). DCM is characterized by an early left ventricle diastolic dysfunction associated with the slow progression of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy leading to heart failure, which still has no effective therapy. Although the well-known "Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)" inhibition is considered a gold-standard treatment in heart failure, its role in DCM is still unclear. At the cellular level of DCM, RAAS induces various secondary mechanisms, adding complications to poor prognosis and treatment of DCM. This review highlights the importance of RAAS signaling and its major secondary mechanisms involving inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and autophagy, their role in establishing DCM. In addition, studies lacking in the specific area of DCM are also highlighted. Therefore, understanding the complex role of RAAS in DCM may lead to the identification of better prognosis and therapeutic strategies in treating DCM.
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- Department of Bioscience Research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University, Al-Tarfa, 2371, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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Cho HM, Kim I. Maternal high-fructose intake induces hypertension through activating histone codes on the (pro)renin receptor promoter. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 527:596-602. [PMID: 32423811 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.04.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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High-fructose intake induces hypertension via the renal expression of (pro)renin receptor (PRR) that stimulates the expression of sodium/hydrogen exchanger 3, Na/K/2Cl cotransporter 2, and genes of the intrarenal renin-angiotensin system. We hypothesize that maternal high-fructose intake induces hypertension in subsequent generation offspring through activating histone codes on the PRR promoter. Mice dams were offered 20% fructose solution during pregnancy and lactation, while the subsequent 1st to 4th generation offspring were raised without fructose. Blood pressure was measured via tail-cuff method. The mRNA and protein expression were determined using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting, respectively. Histone modification was evaluated using a chromatin immunoprecipitation assay. Maternal high-fructose intake statistically significantly increased blood pressure in the 1st and 2nd generations of offspring compared to the control group. Expression levels of sodium transporters and PRR were increased in the kidneys of the 1st to 3rd generation offspring. Increased enrichment of active histone codes such as H3Ac and H3K4me2 but decreased enrichment of repressive histone codes such as H3K9me3 and H3K27me3 on the PRR promoter were observed in the 1st to 3rd not the 4th generation. Moreover, there was increased the mRNA expression for histone acetyltransferase and methyl transferases for H3K4 in the 1st and 2nd generation offspring compared to the control group. This study implicates that maternal high-fructose intake induces hypertension in multigenerational offspring through activating histone codes on the PRR promoter.
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- Hyun Min Cho
- Department of Pharmacology, Daegu, Republic of Korea; Cardiovascular Research Institute, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Daegu, Republic of Korea; Cardiovascular Research Institute, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea; BK21 Plus KNU Biomedical Convergence Program, Department of Biomedical Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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Polonis K, Becari C, Chahal CAA, Zhang Y, Allen AM, Kellogg TA, Somers VK, Singh P. Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia Triggers a Senescence-like Phenotype in Human White Preadipocytes. Sci Rep 2020; 10:6846. [PMID: 32321999 PMCID: PMC7176724 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-63761-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder associated with obesity. Emerging evidence suggest that OSA increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality partly via accelerating the process of cellular aging. Thus, we sought to examine the effects of intermittent hypoxia (IH), a hallmark of OSA, on senescence in human white preadipocytes. We demonstrate that chronic IH is associated with an increased generation of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species along with increased prevalence of cells with nuclear localization of γH2AX & p16. A higher prevalence of cells positive for senescence-associated β-galactosidase activity was also evident with chronic IH exposure. Intervention with aspirin, atorvastatin or renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors effectively attenuated IH-mediated senescence-like phenotype. Importantly, the validity of in vitro findings was confirmed by examination of the subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue which showed that OSA patients had a significantly higher percentage of cells with nuclear localization of γH2AX & p16 than non-OSA individuals (20.1 ± 10.8% vs. 10.3 ± 2.7%, Padjusted < 0.001). Furthermore, the frequency of dual positive γH2AX & p16 nuclei in adipose tissue of OSA patients receiving statin, aspirin, and/or RAS inhibitors was comparable to non-OSA individuals. This study identifies chronic IH as a trigger of senescence-like phenotype in preadipocytes. Together, our data suggest that OSA may be considered as a senescence-related disorder.
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- Katarzyna Polonis
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, MN, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, MN, Rochester, USA
- Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, MN, Rochester, USA
- Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, MN, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, MN, Rochester, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, MN, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, MN, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, MN, Rochester, USA.
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, LA, Baton Rouge, USA.
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Sansoè G, Aragno M, Wong F. Pathways of hepatic and renal damage through non-classical activation of the renin-angiotensin system in chronic liver disease. Liver Int 2020; 40:18-31. [PMID: 31580514 DOI: 10.1111/liv.14272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In liver cirrhosis, renin-angiotensin system (RAS) activation sustains renal sodium retention and hepatic fibrogenesis. New information has recently enlivened the traditional concept of RAS. For instance, renin and prorenin bind their ubiquitous receptors, resulting in the local production of angiotensin (Ang) II; increased serum calcium and calcimimetic agents, through stimulation of extracellular calcium-sensing receptors (CaSR), blunt renin production and lead to natriuretic effects in human and experimental cirrhosis. Alongside systemic production, there is Ang II tissue production within various organs through RAS enzymes different from angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), that is chymase, tissue plasminogen activator and several cathepsins. In experimental cirrhosis, inhibition of chymase leads to natriuretic and hepatic antifibrotic effects, without changes in systemic haemodynamics. In the kidney, local RAS coordinates proximal and distal tubular sodium reabsorption. However, renalase, whose plasma and tissue levels are severely altered in experimental cirrhosis, degrades systemic and renal tubule catecholamines, antagonizing the effects of renal RAS. Angiotensinogen-derived natriuretic and vasodilating peptides (Ang1-9, Ang1-7, Ang3-8) and their receptors have been described. Receptor agonists or antagonists are available to affect portal hypertension and sodium retention in cirrhosis. ACE2-dependent generation of Ang1-7 may inhibit experimental liver fibrosis. inhibition of Ang1-7 clearance by means of neprilysin blockade has portal hypotensive and natriuretic effects. Ang1-12, whose production renin does not regulate, is converted to several different angiotensin peptides via chymase. Finally, Ang II behaves as either an antinatriuretic or a natriuretic agent, based on the tissue content of AT1 R and AT2 R receptors, their ratio being prone to pharmacological modulation.
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- Giovanni Sansoè
- Division of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Banday AA, Diaz AD, Lokhandwala M. Kidney dopamine D 1-like receptors and angiotensin 1-7 interaction inhibits renal Na + transporters. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2019; 317:F949-F956. [PMID: 31411069 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00135.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The role of dopamine D1-like receptors (DR) in the regulation of renal Na+ transporters, natriuresis, and blood pressure is well established. However, the involvement of the angiotensin 1-7 (ANG 1-7)-Mas receptor in the regulation of Na+ balance and blood pressure is not clear. The present study aimed to investigate the hypothesis that ANG 1-7 can regulate Na+ homeostasis by modulating the renal dopamine system. Sprague-Dawley rats were infused with saline alone (vehicle) or saline with ANG 1-7, ANG 1-7 antagonist A-779, DR agonist SKF38393, and antagonist SCH23390. Infusion of ANG 1-7 caused significant natriuresis and diuresis compared with saline alone. Both natriuresis and diuresis were blocked by A-779 and SCH23390. SKF38393 caused a significant, SCH23390-sensitive natriuresis and diuresis, and A-779 had no effect on the SKF38393 response. Concomitant infusion of ANG 1-7 and SKF38393 did not show a cumulative effect compared with either agonist alone. Treatment of renal proximal tubules with ANG 1-7 or SKF38393 caused a significant decrease in Na+-K+-ATPase and Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 3 activity. While SCH23390 blocked both ANG 1-7- and SKF38393-induced inhibition, the DR response was not sensitive to A-779. Additionally, ANG 1-7 activated PKG, enhanced tyrosine hydroxylase activity via Ser40 phosphorylation, and increased renal dopamine production. These data suggest that ANG 1-7, via PKG, enhances tyrosine hydroxylase activity, which increases renal dopamine production and activation of DR and subsequent natriuresis. This study provides evidence for a unidirectional functional interaction between two G protein-coupled receptors to regulate renal Na+ transporters and induce natriuresis.
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- Anees A Banday
- University of Houston, College of Pharmacy, Heart and Kidney Institute, Houston, Texas
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- University of Houston, College of Pharmacy, Heart and Kidney Institute, Houston, Texas.,School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- University of Houston, College of Pharmacy, Heart and Kidney Institute, Houston, Texas
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Koizumi M, Ueda K, Niimura F, Nishiyama A, Yanagita M, Saito A, Pastan I, Fujita T, Fukagawa M, Matsusaka T. Podocyte Injury Augments Intrarenal Angiotensin II Generation and Sodium Retention in a Megalin-Dependent Manner. Hypertension 2019; 74:509-517. [PMID: 31352823 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.118.12352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We have previously shown that podocyte injury increases the glomerular filtration of liver-derived Agt (angiotensinogen) and the generation of intrarenal Ang II (angiotensin II) and that the filtered Agt is reabsorbed by proximal tubules in a manner dependent on megalin. In the present study, we aimed to study the role of megalin in the generation of renal Ang II and sodium handling during nephrotic syndrome. We generated proximal tubule-specific megalin KO (knockout) mice and crossed these animals with NEP25 mice, in which podocyte-specific injury can be induced by injection of the immunotoxin LMB2. Without podocyte injury, renal Agt staining was markedly diminished and urinary Agt increased in KO mice. However, renal Ang II was similar between KO and control mice on average: 117 (95% CI, 101-134) versus 101 (95% CI, 68-133) fmol/g tissue. We next tested the effect of megalin KO on intrarenal Ang II generation with podocyte injury. Control NEP25 mice showed markedly increased renal Agt staining and renal Ang II levels: 450 (336-565) fmol/g tissue. Megalin KO/NEP25 mice showed markedly diminished Agt reabsorption and attenuated renal Ang II: 199 (156-242) fmol/g tissue (P<0.001). Compared with control NEP25 mice, megalin KO/NEP25 mice excreted 5-fold more sodium in the urine. Western blot analysis showed that megalin KO decreased NHE3 and the cleaved α and γ forms of Epithelial Na Channel. These data indicate that Agt reabsorbed by proximal tubules via megalin in nephrotic syndrome is converted to Ang II, which may contribute to sodium retention and edema formation by activating NHE3 and Epithelial Na Channel.
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- Masahiro Koizumi
- From the Department of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism (M.K., M.F.), Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan.,Department of Basic Medicine (M.K., T.M.), Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Epigenetics, Research Center of Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Japan (K.U., T.F.)
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- Department of Pediatrics (F.N.), Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Kagawa University School of Medicine, Miki-cho, Kita-gun, Japan (A.N.)
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- Department of Nephrology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan (M.Y.)
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- Department of Applied Molecular Medicine, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan (A.S.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institutes, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD (I.P.)
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- Division of Clinical Epigenetics, Research Center of Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Japan (K.U., T.F.)
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- From the Department of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism (M.K., M.F.), Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- Department of Basic Medicine (M.K., T.M.), Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan.,Institute of Medical Sciences, Tokai University, Isehara, Japan (T.M.)
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The multifunctional role of phospho-calmodulin in pathophysiological processes. Biochem J 2018; 475:4011-4023. [PMID: 30578290 PMCID: PMC6305829 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20180755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Calmodulin (CaM) is a versatile Ca2+-sensor/transducer protein that modulates hundreds of enzymes, channels, transport systems, transcription factors, adaptors and other structural proteins, controlling in this manner multiple cellular functions. In addition to its capacity to regulate target proteins in a Ca2+-dependent and Ca2+-independent manner, the posttranslational phosphorylation of CaM by diverse Ser/Thr- and Tyr-protein kinases has been recognized as an important additional manner to regulate this protein by fine-tuning its functionality. In this review, we shall cover developments done in recent years in which phospho-CaM has been implicated in signalling pathways that are relevant for the onset and progression of diverse pathophysiological processes. These include diverse systems playing a major role in carcinogenesis and tumour development, prion-induced encephalopathies and brain hypoxia, melatonin-regulated neuroendocrine disorders, hypertension, and heavy metal-induced cell toxicity.
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Forrester SJ, Booz GW, Sigmund CD, Coffman TM, Kawai T, Rizzo V, Scalia R, Eguchi S. Angiotensin II Signal Transduction: An Update on Mechanisms of Physiology and Pathophysiology. Physiol Rev 2018; 98:1627-1738. [PMID: 29873596 DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00038.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 621] [Impact Index Per Article: 103.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system plays crucial roles in cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. However, many of the signaling mechanisms have been unclear. The angiotensin II (ANG II) type 1 receptor (AT1R) is believed to mediate most functions of ANG II in the system. AT1R utilizes various signal transduction cascades causing hypertension, cardiovascular remodeling, and end organ damage. Moreover, functional cross-talk between AT1R signaling pathways and other signaling pathways have been recognized. Accumulating evidence reveals the complexity of ANG II signal transduction in pathophysiology of the vasculature, heart, kidney, and brain, as well as several pathophysiological features, including inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and aging. In this review, we provide a comprehensive update of the ANG II receptor signaling events and their functional significances for potential translation into therapeutic strategies. AT1R remains central to the system in mediating physiological and pathophysiological functions of ANG II, and participation of specific signaling pathways becomes much clearer. There are still certain limitations and many controversies, and several noteworthy new concepts require further support. However, it is expected that rigorous translational research of the ANG II signaling pathways including those in large animals and humans will contribute to establishing effective new therapies against various diseases.
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- Steven J Forrester
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Jackson, Mississippi ; Department of Pharmacology, Center for Hypertension Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa ; and Duke-NUS, Singapore and Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Jackson, Mississippi ; Department of Pharmacology, Center for Hypertension Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa ; and Duke-NUS, Singapore and Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Jackson, Mississippi ; Department of Pharmacology, Center for Hypertension Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa ; and Duke-NUS, Singapore and Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Jackson, Mississippi ; Department of Pharmacology, Center for Hypertension Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa ; and Duke-NUS, Singapore and Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Jackson, Mississippi ; Department of Pharmacology, Center for Hypertension Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa ; and Duke-NUS, Singapore and Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Jackson, Mississippi ; Department of Pharmacology, Center for Hypertension Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa ; and Duke-NUS, Singapore and Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Jackson, Mississippi ; Department of Pharmacology, Center for Hypertension Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa ; and Duke-NUS, Singapore and Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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- Cardiovascular Research Center, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center , Jackson, Mississippi ; Department of Pharmacology, Center for Hypertension Research, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa ; and Duke-NUS, Singapore and Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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Jaikumkao K, Pongchaidecha A, Chueakula N, Thongnak L, Wanchai K, Chatsudthipong V, Chattipakorn N, Lungkaphin A. Renal outcomes with sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, dapagliflozin, in obese insulin-resistant model. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2018; 1864:2021-2033. [PMID: 29572114 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2018.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Revised: 03/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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A growing body of evidence indicates that obesity and insulin resistance contribute to the progression of renal disease. This study was performed to determine the effects of dapagliflozin, a novel sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, on renal and renal organic anion transporter 3 (Oat3) functions in high-fat diet fed rats, a model of obese insulin-resistance. Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided into two groups, and received either a normal diet (ND) (n = 6) or a high-fat diet (HFD) (n = 18) for 16 weeks. At week 17, the HFD-fed rats were subdivided into three subgroups (n = 6/subgroup) and received either a vehicle (HFD), dapagliflozin (HFDAP; 1.0 mg/kg/day) or metformin (HFMET; 30 mg/kg/day), by oral gavage for four weeks. Metabolic parameters, renal function, renal Oat3 function, renal oxidative stress, and renal morphology were determined. The results showed that obese insulin-resistant rats induced by HFD feeding had impaired renal function and renal Oat3 function together with increased renal oxidative injury. Dapagliflozin or metformin treatment decreased insulin resistance, hypercholesterolemia, creatinine clearance and renal oxidative stress leading to improved renal function. However, dapagliflozin treatment decreased blood pressure, serum creatinine, urinary microalbumin and increased glucose excretions, and showed a greater ability to ameliorate impaired renal insulin signaling and glomerular barrier damage than metformin. These data suggest that dapagliflozin had greater efficacy than metformin for attenuating renal dysfunction and improving renal Oat3 function, at least in part by reducing renal oxidative stress and modulating renal insulin signaling pathways, and hence ameliorating renal injury.
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- Krit Jaikumkao
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Center for Research and Development of Natural Products for Health, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
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Fakhruddin S, Alanazi WA, Alhamami HN, Briski KP, Jackson KE. Hyperglycaemia induced by chronic i.p. and oral glucose loading leads to hypertension through increased Na + retention in proximal tubule. Exp Physiol 2018; 103:236-249. [PMID: 29114945 DOI: 10.1113/ep086604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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NEW FINDINGS What is the central question of the study? Chronic glucose feeding accompanied by glucose injection (i.p.) causes sustained hyperglycaemia and hypertension in rats. The exact reason for the hypertension is not known. We explore some molecular pathways of the renal proximal tubule that might promote Na+ retention. What is the main finding and its importance? Development of hypertension was mediated by upregulation of the renal renin-angiotensin system and oxidative stress, acting via the Na+ -K+ -ATPase α1 -subunit in the proximal tubule, which appears to pump intracellular Na+ into the extracellular space, increasing Na+ reabsorption and blood pressure. Targeting the Na+ -K+ -ATPase α1 -subunit might provide a therapeutic strategy for treatment of hypertension. Feeding animals glucose-, fructose-, sucrose- and fat-enriched diets can lead to diet-induced hyperglycaemia, the severity of which largely depends on the types and concentrations of the nutrients used and duration of the dietary intervention. As a dietary intervention strategy, we adopted glucose-enriched diet and drinking water, with i.p. glucose injection at a dose previously determined to be effective to establish a sustained hyperglycaemia over a period of 2 weeks. We used four groups of Sprague-Dawley rats: control; glucose treated; glucose plus tempol treated; and glucose plus captopril treated. Blood glucose concentrations started to increase gradually from day 3, peaked (321 mg dl-1 ) at day 12 and remained at similar levels until the end of the study on day 14 in the glucose treated-group compared with the control group. In contrast, the tempol- and captopril-treated groups showed significantly high glucose concentrations only in the second week. The plasma insulin concentration was significantly increased in glucose-treated animals but not in tempol- and captopril-treated groups when compared with the control rats. We also observed elevated blood pressure in the glucose-treated group compared with the control group, which can be attributed to the increase in angiotensin II concentrations from 46.67 to 99 pg ml-1 (control versus glucose), increased oxidative stress in the cortical proximal tubule (PT), decreased urine flow, and increased expression and activity of the PT-specific α1 -subunit of Na+ -K+ -ATPase in the renal cortex, which is responsible for increased sodium reabsorption from epithelial cells of PT into the peritubular capillaries, leading to increased blood volume and eventual blood pressure. All these events were reversed in captopril- and tempol-treated animals.
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- Selim Fakhruddin
- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), Monroe, LA, USA
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), Monroe, LA, USA
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), Monroe, LA, USA
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), Monroe, LA, USA
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- Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), Monroe, LA, USA
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Diao Z, Asico LD, Villar VAM, Zheng X, Cuevas S, Armando I, Jose PA, Wang X. Increased renal oxidative stress in salt-sensitive human GRK4γ486V transgenic mice. Free Radic Biol Med 2017; 106:80-90. [PMID: 28189851 PMCID: PMC5376361 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2017.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2016] [Revised: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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We tested the hypothesis that salt-sensitive hypertension is caused by renal oxidative stress by measuring the blood pressure and reactive oxygen species-related proteins in the kidneys of human G protein-coupled receptor kinase 4γ (hGRK4γ) 486V transgenic mice and non-transgenic (Non-T) littermates on normal and high salt diets. High salt diet increased the blood pressure, associated with impaired sodium excretion, in hGRK4γ486V mice. Renal expressions of NOX isoforms were similar in both strains on normal salt diet but NOX2 was decreased by high salt diet to a greater extent in Non-T than hGRK4γ486V mice. Renal HO-2, but not HO-1, protein was greater in hGRK4γ486V than Non-T mice on normal salt diet and normalized by high salt diet. On normal salt diet, renal CuZnSOD and ECSOD proteins were similar but renal MnSOD was lower in hGRK4γ486V than Non-T mice and remained low on high salt diet. High salt diet decreased renal CuZnSOD in hGRK4γ486V but not Non-T mice and decreased renal ECSOD to a greater extent in hGRK4γ486V than Non-T mice. Renal SOD activity, superoxide production, and NOS3 protein were similar in two strains on normal salt diet. However, high salt diet decreased SOD activity and NOS3 protein and increased superoxide production in hGRK4γ486V mice but not in Non-T mice. High salt diet also increased urinary 8-isoprostane and 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine to a greater extent in hGRK4γ486V than Non-T mice. hGRK4γwild-type mice were normotensive and hGRK4γ142V mice were hypertensive but both were salt-resistant and in normal redox balance. Chronic tempol treatment partially prevented the salt-sensitivity of hGRK4γ486V mice. Thus, hGRK4γ486V causes salt-sensitive hypertension due, in part, to defective renal antioxidant mechanisms.
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- Zhenyu Diao
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Division of Renal Diseases & Hypertension, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Renal Diseases & Hypertension, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Renal Diseases & Hypertension, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Renal Diseases & Hypertension, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Renal Diseases & Hypertension, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Division of Renal Diseases & Hypertension, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA; Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China; Division of Renal Diseases & Hypertension, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
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The effect of swimming exercise on adenine-induced kidney disease in rats, and the influence of curcumin or lisinopril thereon. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0176316. [PMID: 28445490 PMCID: PMC5405968 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have been reported to benefit from different types of exercises. It has also been shown that the ACE inhibitor lisinopril, and the natural product curcumin are also beneficial in different models of CKD in rats. We assessed the influence of moderate swimming exercise (SE) on rats with adenine-induced CKD, and tested the possible effects of lisinopril and/or curcumin thereon using several physiological, biochemical, histopathological and immunohistochemical parameters. Rats (either sedentary or subjected to SE) were randomly divided into several groups, and given for five weeks either normal food or food mixed with adenine (0.25% w/w) to induce CKD. Some of these groups were also concomitantly treated orally with curcumin (75 mg/kg), or lisinopril (10 mg/kg) and were subjected to moderate SE (45 min/day three days each week). Rats fed adenine showed the typical biochemical, histopathological signs of CKD such as elevations in blood pressure, urinary albumin / creatinine ratio, and plasma urea, creatinine, indoxyl sulfate and phosphorus. SE, curcumin or lisinopril, given singly, significantly ameliorated all the adenine-induced actions. Administering curcumin or lisinopril with SE improved the histopathology of the kidneys, a salutary effect not seen with SE alone. Combining SE to the nephroprotective agents' curcumin or lisinopril might offer additional nephroprotection.
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Xu C, Lu A, Lu X, Zhang L, Fang H, Zhou L, Yang T. Activation of Renal (Pro)Renin Receptor Contributes to High Fructose-Induced Salt Sensitivity. Hypertension 2016; 69:339-348. [PMID: 27993957 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.116.08240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A high-fructose diet is shown to induce salt-sensitive hypertension, but the underlying mechanism largely remains unknown. The major goal of the present study was to test the role of renal (pro)renin receptor (PRR) in this model. In Sprague-Dawley rats, high-fructose intake increased renal expression of full-length PRR, which were attenuated by allopurinol. High-fructose intake also upregulated renal mRNA and protein expression of sodium/hydrogen exchanger 3 and Na/K/2Cl cotransporter, as well as in vivo Na/K/2Cl cotransporter activity, all of which were nearly completely blocked by a PRR decoy inhibitor PRO20 or allopurinol treatment. Parallel changes were observed for indices of intrarenal renin-angiotensin-system including renal and urinary renin and angiotensin II levels. Radiotelemetry demonstrated that high-fructose or a high-salt diet alone did not affect mean arterial pressure, but the combination of the 2 maneuvers induced a ≈10-mm Hg increase of mean arterial pressure, which was blunted by PRO20 or allopurinol treatment. In cultured human kidney 2 cells, both fructose and uric acid increased protein expression of soluble PRR in a time- and dose-dependent manner; fructose-induced PRR upregulation was inhibited by allopurinol. Taken together, our data suggest that fructose via uric acid stimulates renal expression of PRR/soluble PRR that stimulate sodium/hydrogen exchanger 3 and Na/K/2Cl cotransporter expression and intrarenal renin-angiotensin system to induce salt-sensitive hypertension.
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- Chuanming Xu
- From the Institute of Hypertension, Sun Yat-Sen University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, China (C.X., A.L., X.L., L.Z., H.F., L.Z., T.Y.); Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (C.X., X.L., T.Y.); and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah (X.L., T.Y.)
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- From the Institute of Hypertension, Sun Yat-Sen University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, China (C.X., A.L., X.L., L.Z., H.F., L.Z., T.Y.); Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (C.X., X.L., T.Y.); and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah (X.L., T.Y.)
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- From the Institute of Hypertension, Sun Yat-Sen University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, China (C.X., A.L., X.L., L.Z., H.F., L.Z., T.Y.); Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (C.X., X.L., T.Y.); and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah (X.L., T.Y.)
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- From the Institute of Hypertension, Sun Yat-Sen University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, China (C.X., A.L., X.L., L.Z., H.F., L.Z., T.Y.); Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (C.X., X.L., T.Y.); and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah (X.L., T.Y.)
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- From the Institute of Hypertension, Sun Yat-Sen University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, China (C.X., A.L., X.L., L.Z., H.F., L.Z., T.Y.); Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (C.X., X.L., T.Y.); and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah (X.L., T.Y.)
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- From the Institute of Hypertension, Sun Yat-Sen University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, China (C.X., A.L., X.L., L.Z., H.F., L.Z., T.Y.); Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (C.X., X.L., T.Y.); and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah (X.L., T.Y.)
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- From the Institute of Hypertension, Sun Yat-Sen University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, China (C.X., A.L., X.L., L.Z., H.F., L.Z., T.Y.); Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City (C.X., X.L., T.Y.); and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah (X.L., T.Y.).
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Chang SY, Lo CS, Zhao XP, Liao MC, Chenier I, Bouley R, Ingelfinger JR, Chan JS, Zhang SL. Overexpression of angiotensinogen downregulates aquaporin 1 expression via modulation of Nrf2-HO-1 pathway in renal proximal tubular cells of transgenic mice. J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst 2016; 17:17/3/1470320316668737. [PMID: 27638854 PMCID: PMC5843896 DOI: 10.1177/1470320316668737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Introduction: We aimed to examine the regulation of aquaporin 1 expression in an angiotensinogen transgenic mouse model, focusing on underlying mechanisms. Methods: Male transgenic mice overexpressing rat angiotensinogen in their renal proximal tubular cells (RPTCs) and rat immortalised RPTCs stably transfected with rat angiotensinogen cDNA were used. Results: Angiotensinogen-transgenic mice developed hypertension and nephropathy, changes that were either partially or completely attenuated by treatment with losartan or dual renin–angiotensin system blockade (losartan and perindopril), respectively, while hydralazine prevented hypertension but not nephropathy. Decreased expression of aquaporin 1 and heme oxygenase-1 and increased expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and sodium–hydrogen exchanger 3 were observed in RPTCs of angiotensinogen-transgenic mice and in angiotensinogen-transfected immortalised RPTCs. These parameters were normalised by dual renin–angiotensin system blockade. Both in vivo and in vitro studies identified a novel mechanism in which angiotensinogen overexpression in RPTCs enhances the cytosolic accumulation of Nrf2 via the phosphorylation of pGSK3β Y216. Consequently, lower intranuclear Nrf2 levels are less efficient to trigger heme oxygenase-1 expression as a defence mechanism, which subsequently diminishes aquaporin 1 expression in RPTCs. Conclusions: Angiotensinogen-mediated downregulation of aquaporin 1 and Nrf2 signalling may play an important role in intrarenal renin–angiotensin system-induced hypertension and kidney injury.
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- Shiao-Ying Chang
- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Canada
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- Division of Nephology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, USA
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, USA
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Canada
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Crajoinas RO, Polidoro JZ, Carneiro de Morais CPA, Castelo-Branco RC, Girardi ACC. Angiotensin II counteracts the effects of cAMP/PKA on NHE3 activity and phosphorylation in proximal tubule cells. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2016; 311:C768-C776. [PMID: 27510906 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00191.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Binding of angiotensin II (ANG II) to the AT1 receptor (AT1R) in the proximal tubule stimulates Na+/H+ exchanger isoform 3 (NHE3) activity through multiple signaling pathways. However, the effects of ANG II/AT1R-induced inihibitory G protein (Gi) activation and subsequent decrease in cAMP accumulation on NHE3 regulation are not well established. We therefore tested the hypothesis that ANG II reduces cAMP/PKA-mediated phosphorylation of NHE3 on serine 552 and, in doing so, stimulates NHE3 activity. Under basal conditions, ANG II stimulated NHE3 activity but did not affect PKA-mediated NHE3 phosphorylation at serine 552 in opossum kidney (OKP) cells. However, in the presence of the cAMP-elevating agent forskolin (FSK), ANG II blocked FSK-induced NHE3 inhibition, reduced intracellular cAMP concentrations, lowered PKA activity, and prevented the FSK-mediated increase in NHE3 serine 552 phosphorylation. All effects of ANG II were blocked by pretreating OKP cells with the AT1R antagonist losartan, highlighting the contribution of the AT1R/Gi pathway in ANG II-mediated NHE3 upregulation under cAMP-elevating conditions. Accordingly, Gi inhibition by pertussis toxin treatment decreased NHE3 activity both in vitro and in vivo and, more importantly, prevented the stimulatory effect of ANG II on NHE3 activity in rat proximal tubules. Collectively, our results suggest that ANG II counteracts the effects of cAMP/PKA on NHE3 phosphorylation and inhibition by activating the AT1R/Gi pathway. Moreover, these findings support the notion that NHE3 dephosphorylation at serine 552 may represent a key event in the regulation of renal proximal tubule sodium handling by ANG II in the presence of natriuretic hormones that promote cAMP accumulation and transporter phosphorylation.
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- Renato O Crajoinas
- Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Cardiology, Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; and
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Cardiology, Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; and
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Cardiology, Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; and
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Cardiology, Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; and
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Ramalingam L, Menikdiwela K, LeMieux M, Dufour JM, Kaur G, Kalupahana N, Moustaid-Moussa N. The renin angiotensin system, oxidative stress and mitochondrial function in obesity and insulin resistance. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2016; 1863:1106-1114. [PMID: 27497523 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2016.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Obesity is a complex disease characterized by excessive expansion of adipose tissue and is an important risk factor for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Moreover, obesity is a major contributor to inflammation and oxidative stress, all of which are key underlying causes for diabetes and insulin resistance. Specifically, adipose tissue secretes bioactives molecules such as inflammatory hormone angiotensin II, generated in the Renin Angiotensin System (RAS) from its precursor angiotensinogen. Accumulated evidence suggests that RAS may serve as a strong link between obesity and insulin resistance. Dysregulation of RAS also occurs in several other tissues including those involved in regulation of glucose and whole body homeostasis as well as insulin sensitivity such as muscle, liver and pancreas and heart. Here we review the scientific evidence for these interactions and potential roles for oxidative stress, inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction in these target tissues which may mediate effects of RAS in metabolic diseases. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Quality in Diabetes/Obesity and Critical Illness Spectrum of Diseases - edited by P. Hemachandra Reddy.
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- Latha Ramalingam
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States; Obesity Research Cluster, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Texas Women's University, Denton, TX, United States
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- Obesity Research Cluster, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States; Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Obesity Research Cluster, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States; Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, United States
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States; Obesity Research Cluster, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States; Obesity Research Cluster, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
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Jia Z, Zhuang Y, Hu C, Zhang X, Ding G, Zhang Y, Rohatgi R, Hua H, Huang S, He JCJ, Zhang A. Albuminuria enhances NHE3 and NCC via stimulation of mitochondrial oxidative stress/angiotensin II axis. Oncotarget 2016; 7:47134-47144. [PMID: 27323402 PMCID: PMC5216930 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.9972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Imbalance of salt and water is a frequent and challenging complication of kidney disease, whose pathogenic mechanisms remain elusive. Employing an albumin overload mouse model, we discovered that albuminuria enhanced the expression of NHE3 and NCC but not other transporters in murine kidney in line with the stimulation of angiotensinogen (AGT)/angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)/angiotensin (Ang) II cascade. In primary cultures of renal tubular cells, albumin directly stimulated AGT/ACE/Ang II and upregulated NHE3 and NCC expression. Blocking Ang II production with an ACE inhibitor normalized the upregulation of NHE3 and NCC in cells. Interestingly, albumin overload significantly reduced mitochondrial superoxide dismutase (SOD2), and administration of a SOD2 mimic (MnTBAP) normalized the expression of NHE3, NCC, and the components of AGT/ACE pathway affected by albuminuria, indicating a key role of mitochondria-derived oxidative stress in modulating renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and renal sodium transporters. In addition, the functional data showing the reduced urinary excretion of Na and Cl and enhanced response to specific NCC inhibitor further supported the regulatory results of sodium transporters following albumin overload. More importantly, the upregulation of NHE3 and NCC and activation of ACE/Ang II signaling pathway were also observed in albuminuric patient kidneys, suggesting that our animal model accurately replicates the human condition. Taken together, these novel findings demonstrated that albuminuria is of importance in resetting renal salt handling via mitochondrial oxidative stress-initiated stimulation of ACE/Ang II cascade. This may also offer novel, effective therapeutic targets for dealing with salt and water imbalance in proteinuric renal diseases.
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- Zhanjun Jia
- Department of Nephrology, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Nanjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Yao Y, Wang W, Li M, Ren H, Chen C, Wang J, Wang WE, Yang J, Zeng C. Curcumin Exerts its Anti-hypertensive Effect by Down-regulating the AT1 Receptor in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells. Sci Rep 2016; 6:25579. [PMID: 27146402 PMCID: PMC4857140 DOI: 10.1038/srep25579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Curcumin exerts beneficial effects on cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension. However, its mechanisms are unknown. We propose that curcumin prevents the development of hypertension by regulating AT1 receptor (AT1R) expression in arteries. The present study examined how curcumin regulates AT1R expression in vascular smooth muscle cells and investigated the physiological significance of this regulation in angiotensin (Ang) II-induced hypertension. The results showed that curcumin decreased AT1R expression in a concentration- and time-dependent manner in vascular smooth muscle cells. Using luciferase reporters with an entire AT1 or a mutant AT1R in A10 cells, the AT1R promoter activity was inhibited by 10−6 M curcumin, and the proximal element (from −61 to +25 bp) of the AT1R promoter was crucial for curcumin-induced AT1R down-regulation. An electrophoretic mobility shift assay showed that curcumin decreased specificity protein 1 (SP1) binding with the AT1R promoter in A10 cells. Curcumin treatment reduced Ang II-induced hypertension in C57Bl/6J mice, which was accompanied by lower AT1R expression in the arteries and decreased Ang II-mediated vasoconstriction in the mesenteric artery. These findings indicate that curcumin down-regulates AT1R expression in A10 cells by affecting SP1/AT1R DNA binding, thus reducing AT1R-mediated vasoconstriction and subsequently prevents the development of hypertension in an Ang II-induced hypertensive model.
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- Yonggang Yao
- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Department of Nutrition, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, P. R. China.,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, P. R. China
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Fuentes E, Palomo I. Role of oxidative stress on platelet hyperreactivity during aging. Life Sci 2016; 148:17-23. [PMID: 26872977 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2016.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2015] [Revised: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Thrombotic events are common causes of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Age-accelerated vascular injury is commonly considered to result from increased oxidative stress. There is abundant evidence that oxidative stress regulate several components of thrombotic processes, including platelet activation. Thus oxidative stress can trigger platelet hyperreactivity by decreasing nitric oxide bioavailability. Therefore oxidative stress measurement may help in the early identification of asymptomatic subjects at risk of thrombosis. In addition, oxidative stress inhibitors and platelet-derived nitric oxide may represent a novel anti-aggregation/-activation approach. In this article the relative contribution of oxidative stress and platelet activation in aging is explored.
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- Eduardo Fuentes
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunohaematology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Excellence Research Program on Healthy Aging (PIEI-ES), Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile; Centro de Estudios en Alimentos Procesados (CEAP), CONICYT-Regional, Gore Maule R09I2001, Chile.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunohaematology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Excellence Research Program on Healthy Aging (PIEI-ES), Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile; Centro de Estudios en Alimentos Procesados (CEAP), CONICYT-Regional, Gore Maule R09I2001, Chile.
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Luo H, Wang X, Wang J, Chen C, Wang N, Xu Z, Chen S, Zeng C. Chronic NF-κB blockade improves renal angiotensin II type 1 receptor functions and reduces blood pressure in Zucker diabetic rats. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2015; 14:76. [PMID: 26055622 PMCID: PMC4465496 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-015-0239-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 06/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Both angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) play significant roles in the pathogenesis of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. However, the role of NF-κB in perpetuating renal AT1 receptors dysfunction remains unclear. The aim of the present study to determine whether blockade of NF-κB, could reverse the exaggerated renal AT1R function, reduce inflammatory state and oxidative stress, lower blood pressure in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats. Methods Pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC), a NF-κB inhibitor (150 mg/kg in drinking water)or vehicle was administered orally to 12-weeks-old ZDF rats and their respective control lean Zucker (LZ) rats for 4 weeks. Blood pressure was measured weekly by tail-cuff method. AT1R functions were determined by measuring diuretic and natriuretic responses to AT1R antagonist (candesartan; 10 μg/kg/min iv). The mRNA and protein levels of NF-κB, oxidative stress maker and AT1R were determined using quantitative real-time PCR and Western blotting, respectively. The NF-κB-DNA binding activity in renal cortex was measured by Electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). Results As compared with LZ rats, ZDF rats had higher blood pressure, impaired natriuresis and diuresis, accompanied with higher levels of oxidative stress and inflammation. Furthermore, AT1R expression was higher in renal cortex from ZDF rats; candesartan induced natriresis and diuresis, which was augmented in ZDF rats. Treatment with PDTC lowered blood pressure and improved diuretic and natriuretic effects in ZDF rats; meanwhile, the increased oxidative stress and inflammation were reduced; the increased AT1R expression and augmented candesartan-mediated natriuresis and diuresis were recoverd in ZDF rats. Our further study investigated the mechanisms of PDTC on AT1R receptor expression. It resulted that PDTC inhibited NF-κB translocation from cytosol to nucleus, inhibited binding of NF-κB with AT1R promoter, therefore, reduced AT1R expression and function. Conclusions Our present study indicates blockade of NF-κB, via inhibition of binding of NF-κB with AT1R promoter, reduces renal AT1R expression and function, improves oxidative stress and inflammatory/anti-inflammatory balance, therefore, lowers blood pressure and recovers renal function in ZDF rats. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12933-015-0239-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Hao Luo
- The Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. .,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, PR China.
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- The Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. .,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, PR China.
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- The Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. .,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, PR China.
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- The Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. .,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, PR China.
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- The Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. .,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, PR China.
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- The Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. .,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, PR China.
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- The Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. .,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, PR China.
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- The Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. .,Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, PR China.
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Luo H, Wang X, Chen C, Wang J, Zou X, Li C, Xu Z, Yang X, Shi W, Zeng C. Oxidative stress causes imbalance of renal renin angiotensin system (RAS) components and hypertension in obese Zucker rats. J Am Heart Assoc 2015; 4:jah3851. [PMID: 25687731 PMCID: PMC4345876 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.114.001559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of hypertension, especially in obesity‐related hypertension. The natriuretic and antinatriuretic components of the renal renin angiotensin system (RAS) maintain sodium homeostasis and blood pressure. Here, we test the hypothesis that increased oxidative stress leads to the imbalance of RAS components and hypertension in obese Zucker rats. Methods and Results Lean and obese rats received vehicle or tempol, a superoxide dismutase mimetic in the drinking water for 4 weeks. Compared with vehicle‐treated lean rats, vehicle‐treated obese rats exhibited higher blood pressure and increased renal oxidative stress, accompanied by increased diuretic and natriuretic responses to AT1R antagonist (Candesartan) and AT2R agonist (CGP‐42112A) and reduced diuretic and natriuretic response to MasR agonist (Ang‐[1 to 7]). Moreover, obese rats had higher ACE, AT1R and AT2R, lower ACE2 and MasR expressions in the kidney. All of the above‐mentioned abnormalities were reversed to some degree by tempol treatment. In primary cultures of renal proximal tubular (RPT) cells from lean and obese rats, tempol treatment also increased AT2R, ACE2, and MasR expressions but decreased AT1R and ACE expressions in obese rats. Conclusions Taken together, our study indicated that the imbalance of renal RAS components was associated with increased oxidative stress in obese rats. Furthermore, antioxidant treatment with tempol reversed the imbalance of renal RAS components and led to diuresis and natriuresis, which, at least in part, explains the blood pressure‐lowering effect of antioxidant supplementation in obesity‐related hypertension.
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- Hao Luo
- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Daping Hospital, The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing Institute of Cardiology, Chongqing, China (H.L., X.W., C.C., J.W., X.Z., C.L., Z.X., X.Y., W.S., C.Z.)
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Teles F, da Silva TM, da Cruz Júnior FP, Honorato VH, de Oliveira Costa H, Barbosa APF, de Oliveira SG, Porfírio Z, Libório AB, Borges RL, Fanelli C. Brazilian red propolis attenuates hypertension and renal damage in 5/6 renal ablation model. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0116535. [PMID: 25607548 PMCID: PMC4301812 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The pathogenic role of inflammation and oxidative stress in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is well known. Anti-inflammatories and antioxidant drugs has demonstrated significant renoprotection in experimental nephropathies. Moreover, the inclusion of natural antioxidants derived from food and herbal extracts (such as polyphenols, curcumin and lycopene) as an adjuvant therapy for slowing CKD progression has been largely tested. Brazilian propolis is a honeybee product, whose anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant effects have been widely shown in models of sepsis, cancer, skin irritation and liver fibrosis. Furthermore, previous studies demonstrated that this compound promotes vasodilation and reduces hypertension. However, potential renoprotective effects of propolis in CKD have never been investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a subtype of Brazilian propolis, the Red Propolis (RP), in the 5/6 renal ablation model (Nx). Adult male Wistar rats underwent Nx and were divided into untreated (Nx) and RP-treated (Nx+RP) groups, after 30 days of surgery; when rats already exhibited marked hypertension and proteinuria. Animals were observed for 90 days from the surgery day, when Nx+RP group showed significant reduction of hypertension, proteinuria, serum creatinine retention, glomerulosclerosis, renal macrophage infiltration and oxidative stress, compared to age-matched untreated Nx rats, which worsened progressively over time. In conclusion, RP treatment attenuated hypertension and structural renal damage in Nx model. Reduction of renal inflammation and oxidative stress could be a plausible mechanism to explain this renoprotection.
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- Flávio Teles
- Renal Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Health Sciences, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Renal Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Health Sciences, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Renal Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Health Sciences, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Renal Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Health Sciences, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Renal Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Health Sciences, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Renal Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Health Sciences, Alagoas, Brazil
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- Renal Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, State University of Health Sciences, Alagoas, Brazil
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- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, United States of America
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- Renal Division, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Al-Waili N, Salom K, Al-Ghamdi A, Ansari MJ, Al-Waili A, Al-Waili T. Honey and cardiovascular risk factors, in normal individuals and in patients with diabetes mellitus or dyslipidemia. J Med Food 2014; 16:1063-78. [PMID: 24328699 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2012.0285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Diabetes mellitus, hypercholesteremia, hypertension (HTN), and obesity are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Various medications are currently in use for management of these comorbidities. Undesirable side effects are unavoidable and the ultimate and ideal goal is hardly achieved. Honey and other bee products are widely used in traditional medicine for management of many diseases. Others and the authors have found potent biological activities of these products. Honey is now reintroduced in modern medicine as part of wound and burn management. Honey has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. More studies are exploring other aspects of honey activity such as its effect on blood sugar, body weight, lipid profile, C-reactive protein, nitric oxide, proinflammatory prostaglandins, and homocysteine. Growing evidence and scientific data support the use of honey in patients with diabetes, HTN, dyslipidemia, obesity, and CVD. This review discusses clinical and preclinical studies on potential influence of honey on diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular risk factors, and emphasizes the importance of conducting more clinical and controlled studies.
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Ebel B, Lemetais G, Beney L, Cachon R, Sokol H, Langella P, Gervais P. Impact of probiotics on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. A review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2014; 54:175-89. [PMID: 24188267 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2011.579361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Probiotic microorganisms have historically been used to rebalance disturbed intestinal microbiota and to diminish gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea or inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). Recent studies explore the potential for expanded uses of probiotics on medical disorders that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, such as obesity, hypercholesterolemia, arterial hypertension, and metabolic disturbances such as hyperhomocysteinemia and oxidative stress. This review aims at summarizing the proposed molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in probiotic-host interactions and to identify the nature of the resulting beneficial effects. Specific probiotic strains can act by modulating immune response, by producing particular molecules or releasing biopeptides, and by modulating nervous system activity. To date, the majority of studies have been conducted in animal models. New investigations on the related mechanisms in humans need to be carried out to better enable targeted and effective use of the broad variety of probiotic strains.
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- Bruno Ebel
- a Unité Procédés Alimentaires et Microbiologiques, UMR A 02.102, AgroSup Dijon/Université de Bourgogne , 1 esplanade Erasme , Dijon , France
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Xie P, Joladarashi D, Dudeja P, Sun L, Kanwar YS. Modulation of angiotensin II-induced inflammatory cytokines by the Epac1-Rap1A-NHE3 pathway: implications in renal tubular pathobiology. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2014; 306:F1260-74. [PMID: 24553435 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00069.2014] [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] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Besides the glomerulus, the tubulointerstitium is often concomitantly affected in certain diseases, e.g., diabetic nephropathy, and activation of the renin-angiotensin system, to a certain extent, worsens its outcome because of perturbations in hemodynamics and possibly tubuloglomerular feedback. Certain studies suggest that pathobiology of the tubulointerstitium is influenced by small GTPases, e.g., Rap1. We investigated the effect of ANG II on inflammatory cytokines, while at the same time focusing on upstream effector of Rap1, i.e., Epac1, and some of the downstream tubular transport molecules, i.e., Na/H exchanger 3 (NHE3). ANG II treatment of LLC-PK1 cells decreased Rap1a GTPase activity in a time- and dose-dependent manner. ANG II treatment led to an increased membrane translocation of NHE3, which was reduced with Epac1 and PKA activators. ANG II-induced NHE3 translocation was notably reduced with the transfection of Rap1a dominant positive mutants, i.e., Rap1a-G12V or Rap1a-T35A. Transfection of cells with dominant negative Rap1a mutants, i.e., Rap1a-S17A, or Epac1 mutant, i.e., EPAC-ΔcAMP, normalized ANG II-induced translocation of NHE3. In addition, ANG II treatment led to an increased expression of inflammatory cytokines, i.e., IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α, which was reduced with Rap1a-G12V or Rap1a-T35A transfection, while it reverted to previous comparable levels following transfection of Rap1a-S17A or EPAC-ΔcAMP. ANG II-induced expression of cytokines was reduced with the treatment with NHE3 inhibitor S3226 or with Epac1 and PKA activators. These data suggest that this novel Epac1-Rap1a-NHE3 pathway conceivably modulates ANG II-induced expression of inflammatory cytokines, and this information may yield the impetus for developing strategies to reduce tubulointertstitial inflammation in various renal diseases.
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- Ping Xie
- Departments of Pathology and Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois; and
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- Department of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
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- Departments of Pathology and Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois; and
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- Departments of Pathology and Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois; and
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Fuster DG, Alexander RT. Traditional and emerging roles for the SLC9 Na+/H+ exchangers. Pflugers Arch 2013; 466:61-76. [PMID: 24337822 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-013-1408-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2013] [Revised: 11/14/2013] [Accepted: 11/20/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The SLC9 gene family encodes Na(+)/H(+) exchangers (NHEs). These transmembrane proteins transport ions across lipid bilayers in a diverse array of species from prokaryotes to eukaryotes, including plants, fungi, and animals. They utilize the electrochemical gradient of one ion to transport another ion against its electrochemical gradient. Currently, 13 evolutionarily conserved NHE isoforms are known in mammals [22, 46, 128]. The SLC9 gene family (solute carrier classification of transporters: www.bioparadigms.org) is divided into three subgroups [46]. The SLC9A subgroup encompasses plasmalemmal isoforms NHE1-5 (SLC9A1-5) and the predominantly intracellular isoforms NHE6-9 (SLC9A6-9). The SLC9B subgroup consists of two recently cloned isoforms, NHA1 and NHA2 (SLC9B1 and SLC9B2, respectively). The SLC9C subgroup consist of a sperm specific plasmalemmal NHE (SLC9C1) and a putative NHE, SLC9C2, for which there is currently no functional data [46]. NHEs participate in the regulation of cytosolic and organellar pH as well as cell volume. In the intestine and kidney, NHEs are critical for transepithelial movement of Na(+) and HCO3(-) and thus for whole body volume and acid-base homeostasis [46]. Mutations in the NHE6 or NHE9 genes cause neurological disease in humans and are currently the only NHEs directly linked to human disease. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that members of this gene family contribute to the pathophysiology of multiple human diseases.
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- Daniel G Fuster
- Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Clinical Pharmacology and Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland,
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Grape-Derived Polyphenols Prevent Doxorubicin-Induced Blunted EDH-Mediated Relaxations in the Rat Mesenteric Artery: Role of ROS and Angiotensin II. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2013; 2013:516017. [PMID: 24066014 PMCID: PMC3771472 DOI: 10.1155/2013/516017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Accepted: 07/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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This study determined whether doxorubicin, an anticancer agent, impairs endothelium-dependent relaxations mediated by nitric oxide (NO) and endothelium-derived hyperpolarization (EDH) in the mesenteric artery and, if so, the mechanism underlying the protective effect of red wine polyphenols (RWPs), a rich natural source of antioxidants. Male Wistar rats were assigned into 4 groups: control, RWPs, doxorubicin, and doxorubicin + RWPs. Vascular reactivity was assessed in organ chambers; the vascular formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) using dihydroethidine and the expression levels of small and intermediate conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (SKCa, IKCa) and connexin 40 (Cx40), which are involved in EDH-type relaxations, endothelial NO synthase (eNOS), angiotensin II, and AT1 receptors by immunofluorescence. The doxorubicin treatment impaired EDH-mediated relaxations, whereas those mediated by NO were minimally affected. This effect was associated with reduced expression levels of SKCa, IKCa, and Cx40, increased expression levels of eNOS, angiotensin II, and AT1 receptors, and formation of ROS in mesenteric arteries. RWPs prevented both the doxorubicin-induced blunted EDH-type relaxations and the increased vascular oxidative stress, and they improved the expression levels of target proteins. These findings suggest that polyphenol-rich natural products might be of interest in the management of doxorubicin-induced vascular injury possibly by improving the vascular angiotensin system.
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Tao H, Rui C, Zheng J, Tang J, Wu L, Shi A, Chen N, He R, Wu C, Li J, Yin X, Zhang P, Zhu Z, Tao J, Xiao J, Mao C, Xu Z. Angiotensin II-mediated vascular changes in aged offspring rats exposed to perinatal nicotine. Peptides 2013; 44:111-9. [PMID: 23500520 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2013.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2013] [Revised: 02/24/2013] [Accepted: 02/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study determined the long-term influence of prenatal nicotine exposure (PN) on blood pressure and vascular functions in the aged offspring rats. PN did not affect body weight and plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone level; however, it significantly reduced plasma angiotensin I and angiotensin II in both sexes. Systolic pressure in the male aged PN offspring was significantly higher. Angiotensin II-increased mean arterial pressure was higher in the aged PN offspring than that in the control regardless of sex. AT1 receptor blocker losartan, not AT2 receptor antagonist PD123319, reduced blood pressure in the aged PN rats more than that in the control. In the aged PN offspring, angiotensin II-increased vessel contraction and intracellular calcium level were higher in small mesenteric arteries. Acetylcholine-mediated vascular relaxation was weaker, and nitric oxide-related endothelial functions were damaged in aortic rings of PN offspring. Thickness of the wall of mesenteric arteries was increased in the male aged PN offspring. Ratio of AT1/AT2 receptors was significantly increased in the vessel of the PN group regardless of sex. These data provide new information on the very long term influence of PN on vascular structures and functions in the aged offspring, demonstrate that the aged PN female rats were not free of vascular risks after menopause, and suggest that multiple pathways may be involved in the detrimental alterations of the cardiovascular system of the PN rats.
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MESH Headings
- Acetylcholine/pharmacology
- Aging
- Angiotensin II/physiology
- Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers/pharmacology
- Animals
- Aorta, Abdominal/drug effects
- Aorta, Abdominal/physiopathology
- Blood Pressure
- Female
- In Vitro Techniques
- Losartan/pharmacology
- Male
- Maternal-Fetal Exchange
- Mesenteric Arteries/drug effects
- Mesenteric Arteries/metabolism
- Mesenteric Arteries/pathology
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/drug effects
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/pathology
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/physiopathology
- Nicotine/toxicity
- Nicotinic Agonists/toxicity
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects/metabolism
- Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects/physiopathology
- Rats
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 1/metabolism
- Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 2/metabolism
- Vasodilation
- Vasodilator Agents/pharmacology
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- Hehua Tao
- Institute for Fetology, First Hospital of Soochow University, China
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Nguyen MTX, Lee DH, Delpire E, McDonough AA. Differential regulation of Na+ transporters along nephron during ANG II-dependent hypertension: distal stimulation counteracted by proximal inhibition. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2013; 305:F510-9. [PMID: 23720346 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00183.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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During angiotensin II (ANG II)-dependent hypertension, ANG II stimulates, while hypertension inhibits, Na(+) transporter activity to balance Na(+) output to input. This study tests the hypothesis that ANG II infusion activates Na(+) transporters in the distal nephron while inhibiting transporters along the proximal nephron. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were infused with ANG II (400 ng·kg(-1)·min(-1)) or vehicle for 2 wk. Kidneys were dissected (cortex vs. medulla) or fixed for immunohistochemistry (IHC). ANG II increased mean arterial pressure by 40 mmHg, urine Na(+) by 1.67-fold, and urine volume by 3-fold, evidence for hypertension and pressure natriuresis. Na(+) transporters' abundance and activation [assessed by phosphorylation (-P) or proteolytic cleavage] were measured by immunoblot. During ANG II infusion Na(+)/H(+) exchanger 3 (NHE3) abundance decreased in both cortex and medulla; Na-K-2Cl cotransporter 2 (NKCC2) decreased in medullary thick ascending loop of Henle (TALH) and increased, along with NKCC2-P, in cortical TALH; Na-Cl cotransporter (NCC) and NCC-P increased in the distal convoluted tubule; and epithelial Na(+) channel subunits and their cleaved forms were increased in both cortex and medulla. Like NKCC2, STE20/SPS1-related proline alanine-rich kinase (SPAK) and SPAK-P were decreased in medulla and increased in cortex. By IHC, during ANG II NHE3 remained localized to proximal tubule microvilli at lower abundance, and the differential regulation of NKCC2 and NKCC2-P in cortex versus medulla was evident. In summary, ANG II infusion increases Na(+) transporter abundance and activation from cortical TALH to medullary collecting duct while the hypertension drives a natriuresis response evident as decreased Na(+) transporter abundance and activation from proximal tubule through medullary TALH.
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- Mien T X Nguyen
- Cell and Neurobiology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, 1333 San Pablo St., Los Angeles, CA 90033.
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Shanu A, Groebler L, Kim HB, Wood S, Weekley CM, Aitken JB, Harris HH, Witting PK. Selenium inhibits renal oxidation and inflammation but not acute kidney injury in an animal model of rhabdomyolysis. Antioxid Redox Signal 2013; 18:756-69. [PMID: 22937747 PMCID: PMC3555114 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2012.4591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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UNLABELLED Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a manifestation of rhabdomyolysis (RM). Extracellular myoglobin accumulating in the kidney after RM promotes oxidative damage, which is implicated in AKI. AIM To test whether selenium (Se) supplementation diminishes AKI and improves renal function. RESULTS Dietary selenite increased Se in the renal cortex, as demonstrated by X-ray fluorescence microscopy. Experimental RM-stimulated AKI as judged by increased urinary protein/creatinine, clusterin, and kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), decreased creatinine clearance (CCr), increased plasma urea, and damage to renal tubules. Concentrations of cholesterylester (hydro)peroxides and F₂-isoprostanes increased in plasma and renal tissues after RM, while aortic and renal cyclic guanidine monophosphate (cGMP; marker of nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability) decreased. Renal superoxide dismutase-1, phospho-P65, TNFα gene, MCP-1 protein, and the 3-chloro-tyrosine/tyrosine ratio (Cl-Tyr/Tyr; marker of neutrophil activation) all increased after RM. Dietary Se significantly decreased renal lipid oxidation, phospho-P65, TNFα gene expression, MCP-1 and Cl-Tyr/Tyr, improved NO bioavailability in aorta but not in the renal microvasculature, and inhibited proteinuria. However, CCr, plasma urea and creatinine, urinary clusterin, and histopathological assessment of AKI remained unchanged. Except for the Se++ group, renal angiotensin-receptor-1/2 gene/protein expression increased after RM with parallel increases in MEK1/2 inhibitor-sensitive MAPkinase (ERK) activity. INNOVATION We employed synchrotron radiation to identify Se distribution in kidneys, in addition to assessing reno-protection after RM. CONCLUSION Se treatment has some potential as a therapeutic for AKI as it inhibits oxidative damage and inflammation and decreases proteinuria, albeit histopathological changes to the kidney and some plasma and urinary markers of AKI remain unaffected after RM.
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- Anu Shanu
- Discipline of Pathology, Redox Biology Group, Bosch Institute, The University of Adelaide, Australia
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Lee DL, Bell TD, Bhupatkar J, Solis G, Welch WJ. Adenosine A1-receptor knockout mice have a decreased blood pressure response to low-dose ANG II infusion. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2012; 303:R683-8. [PMID: 22874421 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00116.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Adenosine, acting on A(1)-receptors (A(1)-AR) in the nephron, increases sodium reabsorption, and also increases renal vascular resistance (RVR), via A(1)-ARs in the afferent arteriole. ANG II increases blood pressure and RVR, and it stimulates adenosine release in the kidney. We tested the hypothesis that ANG II-infused hypertension is potentiated by A(1)-ARs' influence on Na(+) reabsorption. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) was measured by radiotelemetry in A(1)-AR knockout mice (KO) and their wild-type (WT) controls, before and during ANG II (400 ng·kg(-1)·min(-1)) infusion. Baseline MAP was not different between groups. ANG II increased MAP in both groups, but on day 12, MAP was lower in A(1)-AR KO mice (KO: 128 ± 3 vs. 139 ± 3 mmHg, P < 0.01). Heart rates were significantly different during days 11-14 of ANG II. Basal sodium excretion was not different (KO: 0.15 ± 0.03 vs. WT: 0.13 ± 0.04 mmol/day, not significant) but was higher in KO mice 12 days after ANG II despite a lower MAP (KO: 0.22 ± 0.03 vs. WT: 0.11 ± 0.02 mmol/day, P < 0.05). Phosphate excretion was also higher in A(1)-AR KO mice on day 12. Renal expression of the sodium-dependent phosphate transporter and the Na(+)/glucose cotransporter were lower in the KO mice during ANG II treatment, but the expression of the sodium hydrogen exchanger isoform 3 was not different. These results indicate that the increase in blood pressure seen in A(1)-AR KO mice is lower than that seen in WT mice but was increased by ANG II nonetheless. The presence of A(1)-ARs during a low dose of ANG II-infusion limits Na(+) and phosphate excretion. This study suggests that A(1)-AR antagonists might be an effective antihypertensive agent during ANG II and volume-dependent hypertension.
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- Dexter L Lee
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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Girardi ACC, Di Sole F. Deciphering the mechanisms of the Na+/H+ exchanger-3 regulation in organ dysfunction. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2012; 302:C1569-87. [DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00017.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The Na+/H+ exchanger-3 (NHE3) belongs to the mammalian NHE protein family and catalyzes the electro-neutral exchange of extracellular sodium for intracellular proton across cellular membranes. Its transport function is of essential importance for the maintenance of the body's salt and water homeostasis as well as acid-base balance. Indeed, NHE3 activity is finely regulated by a variety of stimuli, both acutely and chronically, and its transport function is fundamental for a multiplicity of severe and world-wide infection-pathological conditions. This review aims to provide a concise overview of NHE3 physiology and discusses the role of NHE3 in clinical conditions of prominent importance, specifically in hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, heart failure, acute kidney injury, and diarrhea. Study of NHE3 function in models of these diseases has contributed to the deciphering of mechanisms that control the delicate ion balance disrupted in these disorders. The majority of the findings indicate that NHE3 transport function is activated before the onset of hypertension and inhibited thereafter; NHE3 transport function is also upregulated in diabetic nephropathy and heart failure, while it is reported to be downregulated in acute kidney injury and in diarrhea. The molecular mechanisms activated during these pathological conditions to regulate NHE3 transport function are examined with the aim of linking NHE3 dysfunction to the analyzed clinical disorders.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; and
- Center of Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Vargas F, Rodríguez-Gómez I, Pérez-Abud R, Tendero PV, Baca Y, Wangensteen R. Cardiovascular and renal manifestations of glutathione depletion induced by buthionine sulfoximine. Am J Hypertens 2012; 25:629-35. [PMID: 22223042 DOI: 10.1038/ajh.2011.240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress contributes to the development of several cardiovascular diseases, including diabetes, renal insufficiency, and arterial hypertension. Animal studies have evidenced the association between higher blood pressure (BP) and increased oxidative stress, and treatment with antioxidants has been shown to reduce BP, while BP reduction due to antihypertensive drugs is associated with reduced oxidative stress. In 2000, it was first reported that oxidative stress and arterial hypertension were produced in normal Sprague-Dawley rats by oral administration of buthionine sulfoximine (BSO), which induces glutathione (GSH) depletion, indicating that oxidative stress may induce hypertension. The contribution of several potential pathogenic factors has been evaluated in the BSO rat model, the prototype of oxidative stress-induced hypertension, including vascular reactivity, endothelium-derived factors, renin-angiotensin system activity, TXA(2)-PGH(2) production, sodium sensitivity, renal dopamine-induced natriuresis, and sympathetic tone. This review summarizes the main factors implicated in the pathogenesis of BSO-induced hypertension and the alterations associated with GSH depletion that are related to renal function or BP control.
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Persson P, Hansell P, Palm F. NADPH oxidase inhibition reduces tubular sodium transport and improves kidney oxygenation in diabetes. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2012; 302:R1443-9. [PMID: 22552796 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00502.2011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Sustained hyperglycemia is associated with increased oxidative stress resulting in decreased intrarenal oxygen tension (Po(2)) due to increased oxygen consumption (Qo(2)). Chronic blockade of the main superoxide radicals producing system, the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase, normalizes Qo(2) by isolated proximal tubular cells (PTC) and reduces proteinuria in diabetes. The aim was to investigate the effects of acute NADPH oxidase inhibition on tubular Na(+) transport and kidney Po(2) in vivo. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR), renal blood flow (RBF), filtration fraction (FF), Na(+) excretion, fractional Li(+) excretion, and intrarenal Po(2) was measured in control and streptozotocin-diabetic rats during baseline and after acute NADPH oxidase inhibition using apocynin. The effects on tubular transporters were investigated using freshly isolated PTC. GFR was increased in diabetics compared with controls (2.2 ± 0.3 vs. 1.4 ± 0.1 ml·min(-1)·kidney(-1)). RBF was similar in both groups, resulting in increased FF in diabetics. Po(2) was reduced in cortex and medulla in diabetic kidneys compared with controls (34.4 ± 0.7 vs. 42.5 ± 1.2 mmHg and 15.7 ± 1.2 vs. 25.5 ± 2.3 mmHg, respectively). Na(+) excretion was increased in diabetics compared with controls (24.0 ± 4.7 vs. 9.0 ± 2.0 μm·min(-1)·kidney(-1)). In controls, all parameters were unaffected. However, apocynin increased Na(+) excretion (+112%) and decreased fractional lithium reabsorption (-10%) in diabetics, resulting in improved cortical (+14%) and medullary (+28%) Po(2). Qo(2) was higher in PTC isolated from diabetic rats compared with control. Apocynin, dimethylamiloride, and ouabain reduced Qo(2), but the effects of combining apocynin with either dimethylamiloride or ouabain were not additive. In conclusion, NADPH oxidase inhibition reduces tubular Na(+) transport and improves intrarenal Po(2) in diabetes.
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- Patrik Persson
- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Division of Integrative Physiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Idris-Khodja N, Schini-Kerth V. Thymoquinone improves aging-related endothelial dysfunction in the rat mesenteric artery. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2012; 385:749-58. [PMID: 22526469 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-012-0749-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2012] [Accepted: 03/22/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Aging-related endothelial dysfunction is characterized by blunted nitric oxide (NO)- and endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF)-mediated relaxations in arteries, which may be due, at least in part, to increased oxidative stress. Endothelial dysfunction will promote the initiation and development of major cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension. Thymoquinone (TQ) is the most active constituent of the volatile oil of Nigella sativa seeds with well-documented antioxidative properties and vasodilator effects. This study determined whether TQ improves the endothelial function in middle-aged rats. Control young rats (16 weeks) received solvent (ethanol, 3% v/v), and middle-aged rats (46 weeks) either solvent or TQ (10 mg/kg/day) in the drinking water. Mesenteric artery reactivity was determined in organ chambers, vascular oxidative stress by dihydroethidine and MitoSOX staining, and expression of target proteins by immunohistochemical staining. Aging-related blunted NO- and EDHF-mediated responses were associated with downregulation of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) and calcium-activated potassium channels (SK(Ca) and IK(Ca)) expression. Endothelial dysfunction was also associated with oxidative stress and an upregulation of angiotensin II and AT1 receptor expressions. Intake of TQ for 14 days restored NO- and EDHF-mediated relaxations, normalized oxidative stress, the expression level of eNOS, SK(Ca), IK(Ca), and the components of the angiotensin system in the mesenteric artery of middle-aged rats. Thus, TQ improves endothelial function in aging, at least in part, through inhibition of oxidative stress and normalization of the angiotensin system. TQ may represent a novel therapeutic approach for aging-associated vascular diseases.
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- Noureddine Idris-Khodja
- CNRS UMR 7213, Laboratoire de Biophotonique et Pharmacologie, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Strasbourg, 74, route du Rhin, BP 60024, 67401 Illkirch, France.
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Honey supplementation in spontaneously hypertensive rats elicits antihypertensive effect via amelioration of renal oxidative stress. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2012; 2012:374037. [PMID: 22315654 PMCID: PMC3270456 DOI: 10.1155/2012/374037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2011] [Revised: 09/05/2011] [Accepted: 09/25/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Oxidative stress is implicated in the pathogenesis and/or maintenance of elevated blood pressure in hypertension. This study investigated the effect of honey on elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). It also evaluated the effect of honey on the amelioration of oxidative stress in the kidney of SHR as a possible mechanism of its antihypertensive effect. SHR and Wistar Kyoto (WKY) rats were randomly divided into 2 groups and administered distilled water or honey by oral gavage once daily for 12 weeks. The control SHR had significantly higher SBP and renal malondialdehyde (MDA) levels than did control WKY. The mRNA expression levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) were significantly downregulated while total antioxidant status (TAS) and activities of GST and catalase (CAT) were higher in the kidney of control SHR. Honey supplementation significantly reduced SBP and MDA levels in SHR. Honey significantly reduced the activities of GST and CAT while it moderately but insignificantly upregulated the Nrf2 mRNA expression level in the kidney of SHR. These results indicate that Nrf2 expression is impaired in the kidney of SHR. Honey supplementation considerably reduces elevated SBP via amelioration of oxidative stress in the kidney of SHR.
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