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Wang M, Guo X, Liao Z, Sun S, Farag MA, Ren Q, Li P, Li N, Sun J, Liu C. Monitoring the fluctuation of hydrogen peroxide with a near-infrared fluorescent probe for the diagnosis and management of kidney injury. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:134949. [PMID: 38901256 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Kidney injury has become an increasing concern for patients because of environmental hazards and physiological factors. However, the early diagnosis of kidney injury remains challenging. Studies have shown that oxidative stress was closely related to the occurrence and development of kidney injury, in which abnormal hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production was a common characteristic. Consequently, monitoring H2O2 level changes is essential for the diagnosis and management of kidney injury. Herein, based on fluorescence imaging advantages, a near-infrared fluorescent probe DHX-1 was designed to detect H2O2. DHX-1 showed high sensitivity and selectivity toward H2O2, with a fast response time and excellent imaging capacity for H2O2 in living cells and zebrafish. DHX-1 could detect H2O2 in pesticide-induced HK-2 cells, revealing the main cause of kidney injury caused by pesticides. Moreover, we performed fluorescence imaging, which confirmed H2O2 fluctuation in kidney injury caused by uric acid. In addition, DHX-1 achieved rapid screening of active compounds to ameliorate pesticide-induced kidney injury. This study presents a tool and strategy for monitoring H2O2 levels that could be employed for the early diagnosis and effective management of kidney injury.
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- Muxuan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province, Institute of Food & Nutrition Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, PR China; Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province, Institute of Food & Nutrition Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Biomedical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province, Institute of Food & Nutrition Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11562, Cairo, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province, Institute of Food & Nutrition Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Zebrafish Models for Human Diseases and Drug Screening of Shandong Province, Biology Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250103, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province, Institute of Food & Nutrition Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province, Institute of Food & Nutrition Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, PR China.
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Hou Y, Zhu L, Ye X, Ke Q, Zhang Q, Xie X, Piao JG, Wei Y. Integrated oral microgel system ameliorates renal fibrosis by hitchhiking co-delivery and targeted gut flora modulation. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:305. [PMID: 38822364 PMCID: PMC11143587 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02586-2] [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: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Renal fibrosis is a progressive process associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD), contributing to impaired kidney function. Active constituents in traditional Chinese herbs, such as emodin (EMO) and asiatic acid (AA), exhibit potent anti-fibrotic properties. However, the oral administration of EMO and AA results in low bioavailability and limited kidney accumulation. Additionally, while oral probiotics have been accepted for CKD treatment through gut microbiota modulation, a significant challenge lies in ensuring their viability upon administration. Therefore, our study aims to address both renal fibrosis and gut microbiota imbalance through innovative co-delivery strategies. RESULTS In this study, we developed yeast cell wall particles (YCWPs) encapsulating EMO and AA self-assembled nanoparticles (NPYs) and embedded them, along with Lactobacillus casei Zhang, in chitosan/sodium alginate (CS/SA) microgels. The developed microgels showed significant controlled release properties for the loaded NPYs and prolonged the retention time of Lactobacillus casei Zhang (L. casei Zhang) in the intestine. Furthermore, in vivo biodistribution showed that the microgel-carried NPYs significantly accumulated in the obstructed kidneys of rats, thereby substantially increasing the accumulation of EMO and AA in the impaired kidneys. More importantly, through hitchhiking delivery based on yeast cell wall and positive modulation of gut microbiota, our microgels with this synergistic strategy of therapeutic and modulatory interactions could regulate the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway and thus effectively ameliorate renal fibrosis in unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) rats. CONCLUSION In conclusion, our work provides a new strategy for the treatment of renal fibrosis based on hitchhiking co-delivery of nanodrugs and probiotics to achieve synergistic effects of disease treatment and targeted gut flora modulation.
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- Yu Hou
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China.
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Shokeir AA, Awadalla A, Hamam ET, Hussein AM, Mahdi MR, Abosteta AN, Shahin M, Barakat N, El-Adl M, El-Sherbiny M, Eldesoqui M, AlMadani M, Ali SK, El-Sherbini ES, Khirallah SM. Human Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stromal stem cells preconditioned with valproic acid promote cell migration and reduce renal inflammation in ischemia/reperfusion injury by activating the AKT/P13K and SDF1/CXCR4 pathways. Arch Biochem Biophys 2024; 755:109985. [PMID: 38579957 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2024.109985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether WJ-MSCs pretreated with VPA would enhance their migration to improve functional recovery of renal IRI in rats. METHODS 150 Sprague-Dawley rats were distributed into 5 groups; Sham, IRI, WJ-MSC, VPA, and WJ-MSCs + VPA. 10 rats were sacrificed after 3, 5, and 7 days. Role of WJ-MSCs pretreated with VPA was evaluated by assessment of renal function, antioxidant enzymes together with renal histopathological and immunohistopathological analyses and finally by molecular studies. RESULTS WJ-MSCs and VPA significantly improved renal function and increased antioxidants compared to IRI group. Regarding gene expression, WJ-MSCs and VPA decreased BAX and TGF-β1, up-regulated Akt, PI3K, BCL2, SDF1α, and CXCR4 related to IRI. Additionally, WJ-MSCs pretreated with VPA improved the measured parameters more than either treatment alone. CONCLUSION WJ-MSCs isolated from the umbilical cord and pretreated with VPA defended the kidney against IRI by more easily homing to the site of injury.
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- Ahmed A Shokeir
- Center of Excellence for Genome and Cancer Research, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Genome and Cancer Research, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Center of Excellence for Genome and Cancer Research, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Nanomedicine Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt; Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Galala University, Suez, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Mansoura Manchester Medical Program for Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Departement of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, 13713, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt; Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, 13713, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, 13713, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department (Biochemistry Division), Faculty of Science, Port Said University, Port Said, 42526, Egypt.
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Zhang K, Sun L, Zhang W, Cao M, Ma X, Yu BY, Xu H, Zheng X, Tian J. Discovery of Natural Products Alleviating Renal Fibrosis with a Viscosity-Responsive Molecular Probe. Anal Chem 2024; 96:6356-6365. [PMID: 38588440 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Renal fibrosis poses a significant threat to individuals suffering from chronic progressive kidney disease. Given the absence of effective medications for treating renal fibrosis, it becomes crucial to assess the extent of fibrosis in real time and explore the development of novel drugs with substantial therapeutic benefits. Due to the accumulation of renal tissue damage and the uncontrolled deposition of fibrotic matrix during the course of the disease, there is an increase in viscosity both intracellularly and extracellularly. Therefore, a viscosity-sensitive near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) and photoacoustic (PA) imaging probe, BDP-KY, was developed to detect aberrant changes in viscosity during fibrosis. Furthermore, BDP-KY has been applied to screen the effective components of herbal medicine, rhubarb, resulting in the identification of potential antirenal fibrotic compounds such as emodin-8-glucoside and chrysophanol 8-O-glucoside. Ultrasound, PA, and NIRF imaging of a unilateral uretera obstruction mice model show that different concentrations of emodin-8-glucoside and chrysophanol 8-O-glucoside effectively reduce viscosity levels during the renal fibrosis process. The histological results showed a significant decrease in fibrosis factors α-smooth muscle actin and collagen deposition. Combining these findings with their pharmacokinetic characteristics, these compounds have the potential to fill the current market gap for effective antirenal fibrosis drugs. This study demonstrates the potential of BDP-KY in the evaluation of renal fibrosis, and the two identified active components from rhubarb hold great promise for the treatment of renal fibrosis.
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- Kaiyu Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Institute of Nanophotonics, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Manipulation, Institute of Nanophotonics, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of TCM Evaluation and Translational Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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Yang M, Yu T, Han L. Hsa_circ_0010882 facilitates hepatocellular carcinoma progression by modulating M1/M2 macrophage polarization. J Viral Hepat 2024; 31:189-196. [PMID: 38235909 DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one common malignant tumour with a high immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment and poor outcomes. This study investigated the influence of hsa_circ_0010882 on M1/M2 macrophage polarization in the progression of HCC. A total of 125 paired tissue specimens from HCC patients who underwent hepatectomy were collected. M1 and M2 phenotypes macrophages were induced using THP-1. After co-cultured with macrophages and transfected HCC cells, the viability, migration and invasion of HCC cells were detected by cellular experiments. Bioinformatic databases and dual-luciferase reporter assays were used to predict and validate the interaction between circ_0010882 and miR-382. Expression of circ_0010882 was increased in HCC tissues and associated with shorter overall survival outcomes. The mRNA expression of M2 macrophage markers Arg-1, CD163 and CD206 were elevated in HCC tissues. Interfering with circ_0010882 increased M1-type macrophage markers (TNF-α and iNOS) while decreasing M2-type macrophage markers (Arg-1 and CD206). Silencing of circ_0010882 strengthened the capacity of M1 macrophages to suppress HCC cell viability, migration capacities and invasion potential while reducing the ability of M2 macrophages to promote above cellular abilities. MiR-382 was a direct target miRNA of circ_0010882. The circ_0010882 expression was increased in HCC tissues and associated with poor prognosis of HCC patients. Silencing of circ_0010882 inhibits macrophage M2 polarization in HCC progression by regulating miR-382 expression. Circ_0010882 may serve as a biomarker to provide novel strategies for the treatment of HCC and patient rehabilitation, thereby improving the prognosis of patients.
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- Ming Yang
- Department of Medical Oncology, The Affiliated Xuzhou Municipal Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Affiliated Xuzhou Municipal Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Affiliated Xuzhou Municipal Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Klinkhammer BM, Boor P. Kidney fibrosis: Emerging diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Mol Aspects Med 2023; 93:101206. [PMID: 37541106 DOI: 10.1016/j.mam.2023.101206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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An increasing number of patients worldwide suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is accompanied by kidney fibrosis, which affects all compartments of the kidney, i.e., the glomeruli, tubulointerstitium, and vasculature. Fibrosis is the best predictor of progression of kidney diseases. Currently, there is no specific anti-fibrotic therapy for kidney patients and invasive renal biopsy remains the only option for specific detection and quantification of kidney fibrosis. Here we review emerging diagnostic approaches and potential therapeutic options for fibrosis. We discuss how translational research could help to establish fibrosis-specific endpoints for clinical trials, leading to improved patient stratification and potentially companion diagnostics, and facilitating and optimizing development of novel anti-fibrotic therapies for kidney patients.
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- Institute of Pathology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany; Electron Microscopy Facility, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany; Division of Nephrology and Immunology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany.
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Xu B, Zhang JE, Ye L, Yuan CW. Curcumin Interferes with TGF- β 1-Induced Fibrosis in NRK-49F Cells by Reversing ADAMTS18 Gene Methylation. Chin J Integr Med 2023:10.1007/s11655-023-3564-9. [PMID: 37812341 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-023-3564-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the molecular mechanism by which curcumin affects renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) progression by regulating ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 18 (ADAMTS18) methylation. METHODS NRK-49F cells RIF model were induced with transforming growth factor β 1 (TGF- β 1). Effects of different concentrations of curcumin (0, 10, 20, and 30 μmol/L) on cell proliferation, cell cycle, cell apoptosis as well as cyclin D1 expression were analyzed by cell counting kit-8, flow cytometry and Western blot, respectively. ADAMTS18 methylation levels were determined by methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction. ADAMTS18, fibronectin (FN), type I collagen (Col- I) and alpha-smooth muscle actin (α -SMA) mRNA and protein expressions were analyzed by real-time PCR (RT-PCR) and Western blot, respectively. Meanwhile, cells were treated with 50 mmol/L 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-aza-dC, demethylation agent) for 72 h. Effect of curcumin on extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition was evaluated by immunochemical staining and Western blot. NRK-49F cells were transfected with ADAMTS18 small interfering RNA and grouped into a normal control, ADAMTS18-knock-out (KO), and ADAMTS18-KO+ 30 μmol/L curcumin groups, and whether curcumin can reverse the effect of ADAMTS18 knockdown on RIF was evaluated. RESULTS Compared with the control group, TGF-β 1 significantly inhibited the proliferation of NRK-49F cells, blocked the G1/G0 phase, promoted cell apoptosis and inhibited cyclin D1 expression (P<0.01). Among the different concentrations of curcumin, 30 μmol/L curcumin significantly reversed these processes (P<0.01). Immunochemical staining and Western blot results showed that curcumin significantly inhibited the deposition of FN, Col- I and α-SMA (P<0.01). Curcumin and 5-zaz-dC had synergistic effects, promoting ADAMTS18 expression, removing ADAMTS18 methylation, and reducing ECM deposition. ADAMTS18 knockdown promoted ECM accumulation, and curcumin reversed this process (P<0.01). CONCLUSION TGF-β 1-induced fibrosis in NRK-49F cells. Curcumin promoted ADAMTS18 expression, reduced ECM accumulation, and alleviated RIF progression by inhibiting ADAMTS18 methylation.
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- Ben Xu
- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital and Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, 100034, China.
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital and Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital and Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital and Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, 100034, China
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Chen XM, Wang X, Hou Z. Editorial: MSC-derived exosomes in tissue regeneration. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1293109. [PMID: 37854070 PMCID: PMC10581203 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1293109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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- Xin-Ming Chen
- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Australia
- Renal Medicine, The University of Sydney, Darlington, NSW, Australia
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- Central Laboratory of Kunming Yan’an Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, China
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- Central Laboratory of Kunming Yan’an Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, China
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Wu DT, Li WX, Wan JJ, Hu YC, Gan RY, Zou L. A Comprehensive Review of Pea ( Pisum sativum L.): Chemical Composition, Processing, Health Benefits, and Food Applications. Foods 2023; 12:2527. [PMID: 37444265 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Pisum sativum L., commonly referred to as dry, green, or field pea, is one of the most common legumes that is popular and economically important. Due to its richness in a variety of nutritional and bioactive ingredients, the consumption of pea has been suggested to be associated with a wide range of health benefits, and there has been increasing focus on its potential as a functional food. However, there have been limited literature reviews concerning the bioactive compounds, health-promoting effects, and potential applications of pea up to now. This review, therefore, summarizes the literature from the last ten years regarding the chemical composition, physicochemical properties, processing, health benefits, and potential applications of pea. Whole peas are rich in macronutrients, including proteins, starches, dietary fiber, and non-starch polysaccharides. In addition, polyphenols, especially flavonoids and phenolic acids, are important bioactive ingredients that are mainly distributed in the pea coats. Anti-nutritional factors, such as phytic acid, lectin, and trypsin inhibitors, may hinder nutrient absorption. Whole pea seeds can be processed by different techniques such as drying, milling, soaking, and cooking to improve their functional properties. In addition, physicochemical and functional properties of pea starches and pea proteins can be improved by chemical, physical, enzymatic, and combined modification methods. Owing to the multiple bioactive ingredients in peas, the pea and its products exhibit various health benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-renal fibrosis, and regulation of metabolic syndrome effects. Peas have been processed into various products such as pea beverages, germinated pea products, pea flour-incorporated products, pea-based meat alternatives, and encapsulation and packing materials. Furthermore, recommendations are also provided on how to better utilize peas to promote their development as a sustainable and functional grain. Pea and its components can be further developed into more valuable and nutritious products.
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- Ding-Tao Wu
- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 138669, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industralization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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Guo Y, Yuan Z, Hu Z, Gao Y, Guo H, Zhu H, Hong K, Cen K, Mai Y, Bai Y, Yang X. Diagnostic model constructed by five EMT-related genes for renal fibrosis and reflecting the condition of immune-related cells. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1161436. [PMID: 37266443 PMCID: PMC10229861 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1161436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Background Renal fibrosis is a physiological and pathological characteristic of chronic kidney disease (CKD) to end-stage renal disease. Since renal biopsy is the gold standard for evaluating renal fibrosis, there is an urgent need for additional non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers. Methods We used R package "limma" to screen out differently expressed genes (DEGs) based on Epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT), and carried out the protein interaction network and GO, KEGG enrichment analysis of DEGs. Secondly, the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), random forest tree (RF), and support vector machine-recursive feature elimination (SVM-RFE) algorithms were used to identify candidate diagnostic genes. ROC curves were plotted to evaluate the clinical diagnostic value of these genes. In addition, mRNA expression levels of candidate diagnostic genes were analyzed in control samples and renal fibrosis samples. CIBERSORT algorithm was used to evaluate immune cells level. Additionally, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) and drug sensitivity were conducted. Results After obtaining a total of 24 DEGs, we discovered that they were mostly involved in several immunological and inflammatory pathways, including NF-KappaB signaling, AGE-RAGE signaling, and TNF signaling. Five genes (COL4A2, CXCL1, TIMP1, VCAM1, and VEGFA) were subsequently identified as biomarkers for renal fibrosis through machine learning, and their expression levels were confirmed by validation cohort data sets and in vitro RT-qPCR experiment. The AUC values of these five genes demonstrated significant clinical diagnostic value in both the training and validation sets. After that, CIBERSORT analysis showed that these biomarkers were strongly associated with immune cell content in renal fibrosis patients. GSEA also identifies the potential roles of these diagnostic genes. Additionally, diagnostic candidate genes were found to be closely related to drug sensitivity. Finally, a nomogram for diagnosing renal fibrosis was developed. Conclusion COL4A2, CXCL1, TIMP1, VCAM1, and VEGFA are promising diagnostic biomarkers of tissue and serum for renal fibrosis.
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- Yangyang Guo
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Hepato-Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Hepato-Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Hepato-Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Hepato-Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Hepato-Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Hepato-Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Baiken Y, Markhametova Z, Ashimova A, Zhulamanova A, Nogaibayeva A, Kozina L, Matkarimov B, Aituov B, Gaipov A, Myngbay A. Elevated Levels of Plasma Collagen Triple Helix Repeat Containing 1 (CTHRC1) Is Strongly Associated with eGFR and Albuminuria in Chronic Kidney Disease. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59040651. [PMID: 37109608 PMCID: PMC10146339 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has various etiologies, making it impossible to fully understand its complex pathophysiology. Elevated levels of plasma creatinine, proteinuria, and albuminuria and declined eGFR are traits observed in CKD patients. The current study attempts to highlight the collagen triple helix repeat containing 1 (CTHRC1) protein as a putative blood biomarker for CKD in addition to existing recognized indicators of CKD progression. Methods: A total of 26 CKD patients and 18 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. Clinical characteristics and complete blood and biochemical analyses were collected, and human ELISA kits were used to detect possible CKD biomarkers. Results: The study’s findings showed that CTHRC1 correlates with key clinical markers of kidney function such as 24 h urine total protein, creatinine, urea, and uric acid. In addition, CTHRC1 demonstrated a strong significant difference (p ≤ 0.0001) between the CKD and control group. Conclusions: Our research demonstrates that the plasma level of CTHRC1 can distinguish between those with CKD and healthy patients. Plasma CTHRC1 levels may aid in the diagnosis of CKD given the current state of knowledge, and these results call for further investigation in a wider, more diverse patient group.
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Jo H, Choi BY, Jang G, Lee JP, Cho A, Kim B, Park JH, Lee J, Kim YH, Ryu J. Three-dimensional Bio-Printed Autologous Omentum Patch Ameliorates UUO-Induced Renal Fibrosis
. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2022; 28:672-682. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2022.0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Hyunwoo Jo
- ROKIT Healthcare, Inc., R&D, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
- Korea University, 34973, Department of Biomicrosystem Technology, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- ROKIT Healthcare, Inc., R&D, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- ROKIT Genomics, Inc., R&D, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center, 65633, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
- Seoul National University College of Medicine, 37990, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
- Seoul National University College of Medicine, 37990, Translational Medicine Major, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- Seoul National University College of Medicine, 37990, Translational Medicine Major, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- ROKIT Healthcare, Inc., R&D, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center, 65633, Department of Pathology, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
- Seoul National University College of Medicine, 37990, Department of Pathology, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- Seoul National University Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center, 65633, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
- Seoul National University College of Medicine, 37990, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- Asan Medical Center, 65526, Department of Surgery, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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- ROKIT Healthcare, Inc., R&D, Seoul, Korea (the Republic of),
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Investigation on the Effect of Hemodialysis Combined with MDT Multimode Intervention on Renal Fibrosis Degree and Renal Function Improvement in Uremia Patients. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:1948092. [PMID: 36185578 PMCID: PMC9507661 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1948092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The effect of hemodialysis combined with MDT intervention on the degree of renal fibrosis and renal function in uremia patients was studied. 118 patients with uremia admitted to the hospital were selected as the research object, and they were divided into two groups according to the random number table method, 59 cases in the control group and 59 cases in the experimental group. The control group was treated with hemodialysis, and the experimental group was treated with MDT multimode intervention on the basis of hemodialysis. The differences in renal fibrosis, renal function, and satisfaction after treatment were compared before treatment and at 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment. The experimental results showed that hemodialysis combined with MDT multimode intervention in uremia patients could reduce renal fibrosis and improve renal function and improve clinical satisfaction evaluation.
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Wei J, Xu Z, Yan X. The role of the macrophage-to-myofibroblast transition in renal fibrosis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:934377. [PMID: 35990655 PMCID: PMC9389037 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.934377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Renal fibrosis causes structural and functional impairment of the kidney, which is a dominant component of chronic kidney disease. Recently, a novel mechanism, macrophage-to-myofibroblast transition (MMT), has been identified as a crucial component in renal fibrosis as a response to chronic inflammation. It is a process by which bone marrow-derived macrophages differentiate into myofibroblasts during renal injury and promote renal fibrosis. Here, we summarized recent evidence and mechanisms of MMT in renal fibrosis. Understanding this phenomenon and its underlying signal pathway would be beneficial to find therapeutic targets for renal fibrosis in chronic kidney disease.
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- Jia Wei
- *Correspondence: Jia Wei, ; Xiang Yan,
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- *Correspondence: Jia Wei, ; Xiang Yan,
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Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomal miR-335-5p attenuates the inflammation and tubular epithelial-myofibroblast transdifferentiation of renal tubular epithelial cells by reducing ADAM19 protein levels. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:373. [PMID: 35902972 PMCID: PMC9330665 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-03071-z] [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: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Renal tubular epithelial-myofibroblast transdifferentiation (EMT) plays a key role in the regulation of renal fibrosis. Exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) play a crucial role in alleviating renal fibrosis and injury. Additionally, hucMSC-derived exosomes contain numerous microRNAs (miRNAs). However, it is unclear whether mesenchymal stem cells can regulate the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-induced EMT of human renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) through exosomal miRNAs. METHOD HK-2, a human RTEC line, was co-treated with TGF-β1 and hucMSC-derived exosomes. Additionally, TGF-β1-treated HK-2 cells were transfected with a miR-335-5p mimic and disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain-containing protein 19 (ADAM19)-overexpression plasmid. miR-335-5p expression and ADAM19 protein and inflammation levels were measured via quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, respectively. RESULTS TGF-β1 treatment changed the shape of HK-2 cells from a cobblestone morphology to a long spindle shape, accompanied by an increase in interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, IL-1β, collagen I, collagen III, α-smooth muscle actin, vimentin, and N-cadherin protein levels, whereas E-cadherin protein levels were reduced in these HK-2 cells, suggesting that TGF-β1 treatment induced the inflammation and EMT of HK-2 cells. HucMSC-exosomes improved the inflammation and EMT phenotype of TGF-β1-induced HK-2 cells by transferring miR-335-5p. miR-335-5p was found to bind the ADAM19 3'-untranslated region to reduce ADAM19 protein levels. Additionally, miR-335-5p improved the inflammation and EMT phenotype of HK-2 cells by reducing ADAM19 protein levels with TGF-β1 induction. CONCLUSIONS HucMSC-derived exosomal miR-335-5p attenuates the inflammation and EMT of HK-2 cells by reducing ADAM19 protein levels upon TGF-β1 induction. This study provides a potential therapeutic strategy and identifies targets for clinically treating renal fibrosis.
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Liu XY, Zhang XB, Zhao YF, Qu K, Yu XY. Research Progress of Chinese Herbal Medicine Intervention in Renal Interstitial Fibrosis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:900491. [PMID: 35770077 PMCID: PMC9235922 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.900491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chronic kidney diseases usually cause renal interstitial fibrosis, the prevention, delay, and treatment of which is a global research hotspot. However, no definite treatment options are available in modern medicine. Chinese herbal medicine has a long history, rich varieties, and accurate treatment effects. Hitherto, many Chinese herbal medicine studies have emerged to improve renal interstitial fibrosis. This paper reviews the mechanisms of renal interstitial fibrosis and recent studies on the disease intervention with Chinese herbal medicine through literature search, intend to reveal the importance of Chinese herbal medicine in renal interstitial fibrosis. The results show that Chinese herbal medicine can improve renal interstitial fibrosis, and the effects of Chinese herbal medicine on specific pathological mechanisms underlying renal interstitial fibrosis have been explored. Additionally, the limitations and advantages of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of renal interstitial fibrosis, possible research directions, and new targets of Chinese herbal medicine are discussed to provide a basis for studies of renal interstitial fibrosis.
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- Xiao-Yuan Liu
- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Xi’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
- *Correspondence: Xiao-Yong Yu,
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Jiang Z, Xia W, Dai G, Zhang B, Li Y, Chen X. MicroRNA miR-4709-3p targets Large Tumor Suppressor Kinase 2 (LATS2) and induces obstructive renal fibrosis through Hippo signaling. Bioengineered 2021; 12:12357-12371. [PMID: 34931960 PMCID: PMC8810092 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2002493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Obstructive renal fibrosis is the consequence of abnormal extracellular matrix assembly, which eventually results in renal failure, acute, and end‑stage renal infection. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a particular category of small RNAs, modulate the expression of genes post-transcriptionally and regulate biological activities, including fibrogenesis. The study probed to estimate the key functions of miR-4709-3p in obstructive renal fibrosis. This investigation used TGF-β1 stimulated HK-2 in-vitro model, unilateral ureteral occlusion (UUO) mice model, and human Diabetic nephropathy (DN) and Renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) specimens to depict the abundance of the miR-4709-3p level using FISH and RT-qPCR. MiR-4709-3p mimics and inhibitors were utilized to evaluate the functions of miR-4709-3p in-vitro. Luciferase assay was exploited to verify miR-4709-3p and LATS2 3ʹUTR binding. Finally, to depict the functions of miR-4709-3p in-vivo, the UUO model was injected with miR-4709-3p inhibitors. Results exhibited the upregulation of miR-4709-3p in UUO-induced in-vivo model, TGF-β1 stimulated HK-2, and human RIF and DN samples. Moreover, it was determined that modulating miR-4709-3p regulated the level of fibrosis markers. Luciferase assay miR-4709-3p modulates renal fibrosis by targeting LATS2. Finally, it was found that miR-4709-3p regulates obstructive renal fibrosis through the Hippo signaling pathway. Overall, the study concludes that aberrant miR-4709-3p expression plays an essential function in the renal fibrosis progression, and miR-4709-3p overexpression could advance obstructive renal fibrosis via LATS2 targeting in Hippo signaling pathway. Therefore, miR-4709-3p inhibition may be a potential renal fibrosis therapy target.
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- Zexiang Jiang
- Department of Urology Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha City, China
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha City, China
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha City, China
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha City, China
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha City, China
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha City, China
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Is the Macrophage Phenotype Determinant for Fibrosis Development? Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9121747. [PMID: 34944564 PMCID: PMC8698841 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9121747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Fibrosis is a pathophysiological process of wound repair that leads to the deposit of connective tissue in the extracellular matrix. This complication is mainly associated with different pathologies affecting several organs such as lung, liver, heart, kidney, and intestine. In this fibrotic process, macrophages play an important role since they can modulate fibrosis due to their high plasticity, being able to adopt different phenotypes depending on the microenvironment in which they are found. In this review, we will try to discuss whether the macrophage phenotype exerts a pivotal role in the fibrosis development in the most important fibrotic scenarios.
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Li SS, Sun Q, Hua MR, Suo P, Chen JR, Yu XY, Zhao YY. Targeting the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway as a Potential Therapeutic Strategy in Renal Tubulointerstitial Fibrosis. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:719880. [PMID: 34483931 PMCID: PMC8415231 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.719880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway plays important roles in embryonic development and tissue homeostasis. Wnt signaling is induced, and β-catenin is activated, associated with the development and progression of renal fibrosis. Wnt/β-catenin controls the expression of various downstream mediators such as snail1, twist, matrix metalloproteinase-7, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, transient receptor potential canonical 6, and renin-angiotensin system components in epithelial cells, fibroblast, and macrophages. In addition, Wnt/β-catenin is usually intertwined with other signaling pathways to promote renal interstitial fibrosis. Actually, given the crucial of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in renal fibrogenesis, blocking this signaling may benefit renal interstitial fibrosis. There are several antagonists of Wnt signaling that negatively control Wnt activation, and these include soluble Fzd-related proteins, the family of Dickkopf 1 proteins, Klotho and Wnt inhibitory factor-1. Furthermore, numerous emerging small-molecule β-catenin inhibitors cannot be ignored to prevent and treat renal fibrosis. Moreover, we reviewed the knowledge focusing on anti-fibrotic effects of natural products commonly used in kidney disease by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Therefore, in this review, we summarize recent advances in the regulation, downstream targets, role, and mechanisms of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in renal fibrosis pathogenesis. We also discuss the therapeutic potential of targeting this pathway to treat renal fibrosis; this may shed new insights into effective treatment strategies to prevent and treat renal fibrosis.
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- Shan-Shan Li
- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Xi'an, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Xi'an, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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