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Chen Y, Chen M, Zhu W, Zhang Y, Liu P, Li P. Morroniside attenuates podocytes lipid deposition in diabetic nephropathy: A network pharmacology, molecular docking and experimental validation study. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 138:112560. [PMID: 38959541 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112560] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Dysregulation of lipid metabolism is a key factor influencing the progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Morroniside (MOR) is a major active compound isolated from the traditional Chinese herb Cornus officinalis, our previous research found that it can improve the lipid deposition of renal tubular epithelial cells. The purpose of this study is to explore whether MOR can improve podocyte lipid deposition and its mechanism of reducing DN. METHODS Initially, we used network pharmacology and bioinformatics techniques to predict the relationship between renal lipid metabolism of MOR and DN. Subsequently, the binding activity of MOR with lipid-related proteins was studied by molecular docking to determine how MOR acts through these proteins. After determining the target of MOR, animal experiments and cell tests were carried out to verify it. RESULTS Using network pharmacology, bioinformatics, and molecular docking, target proteins for MOR treatment of DN were predicted and screened, including PGC-1α, LXRs, ABCA1, PPARY, CD36, and nephrin. It is particularly noted that MOR effectively binds to PGC-1α, while LXRs, ABCA1, PPARY and CD36 are downstream molecules of PGC-1α. Silencing the PGC-1α gene significantly reduced the therapeutic effects of MOR. Conversely, in groups without PGC-1α knockdown, MOR was able to increase the expression levels of PGC-1α and influence the expression of downstream proteins. Furthermore, through in vivo and in vitro experiments, utilizing techniques such as lipid droplet staining, PAS, MASSON staining, immunofluorescence, and Western blot, we found that MOR effectively elevated the expression levels of the podocyte protein nephrin and lipid metabolism-regulating proteins PGC-1α, PPARY, and ABCA1, while significantly inhibiting the expression of the lipid accumulation promoter CD36. CONCLUSION MOR can regulate the cholesterol efflux in podocytes via the PGC-1α/LXRs/ABCA1 signaling pathway, and control cholesterol intake via the PGC-1α/PPARY/CD36 signaling pathway, thereby ameliorating lipid deposition in DN.
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- Yao Chen
- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Heilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Heilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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- Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Heilongjiang Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Harbin, China
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- First People's Hospital of Qiqihaer City, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Shunyi Hospital, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing Key Lab for Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Naseri M, Ranaei Pirmardan E, Melhorn MI, Zhang Y, Barakat A, Hafezi-Moghadam A. A translational model of chronic diabetic nephropathy in the Nile grass rat. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23789. [PMID: 39018098 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202400150r] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major healthcare challenge for individuals with diabetes and associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The existing rodent models do not fully represent the complex course of the human disease. Hence, developing a translational model of diabetes that reproduces both the early and the advanced characteristics of DN and faithfully recapitulates the overall human pathology is an unmet need. Here, we introduce the Nile grass rat (NGR) as a novel model of DN and characterize key pathologies underlying DN. NGRs spontaneously developed insulin resistance, reactive hyperinsulinemia, and hyperglycemia. Diabetic NGRs evolved DN and the key histopathological aspects of the human advanced DN, including glomerular hypertrophy, infiltration of mononuclear cells, tubular dilatation, and atrophy. Enlargement of the glomerular tufts and the Bowman's capsule areas accompanied the expansion of the Bowman's space. Glomerular sclerosis, renal arteriolar hyalinosis, Kimmelsteil-Wilson nodular lesions, and protein cast formations in the kidneys of diabetic NGR occurred with DN. Diabetic kidneys displayed interstitial and glomerular fibrosis, key characteristics of late human pathology as well as thickening of the glomerular basement membrane and podocyte effacement. Signs of injury included glomerular lipid accumulation, significantly more apoptotic cells, and expression of KIM-1. Diabetic NGRs became hypertensive, a known risk factor for kidney dysfunction, and showed decreased glomerular filtration rate. Diabetic NGRs recapitulate the breadth of human DN pathology and reproduce the consequences of chronic kidney disease, including injury and loss of function of the kidney. Hence, NGR represents a robust model for studying DN-related complications and provides a new foundation for more detailed mechanistic studies of the genesis of nephropathy, and the development of new therapeutic approaches.
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- Marzieh Naseri
- Department of Developmental, Molecular and Chemical Biology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Molecular Biomarkers Nano-Imaging Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Molecular Biomarkers Nano-Imaging Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Molecular Biomarkers Nano-Imaging Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Molecular Biomarkers Nano-Imaging Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Interstitial Lung Disease Collaborative, Pulmonary Care and Research Collaborative, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Molecular Biomarkers Nano-Imaging Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Yang K, Liang W, Hu H, Zhang Z, Hao Y, Song Z, Yang L, Hu J, Chen Z, Ding G. ESRRA modulation by empagliflozin mitigates diabetic tubular injury via mitochondrial restoration. Cell Signal 2024; 122:111308. [PMID: 39059756 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2024.111308] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND The protection of the diabetic kidney by Empagliflozin (EMPA) is attributed to its interaction with the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 located on proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTECs). Estrogen-related receptor α (ESRRA), known for its high expression in PTECs and association with mitochondrial biogenesis, plays a crucial role in this process. This study aimed to explore the impact of ESRRA on mitochondrial mass in diabetic tubular injury and elucidate the mechanism underlying the protective effects of EMPA. METHODS Mitochondrial changes in PTECs of 16-week-old diabetic mice were assessed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and RNA-sequences. In vivo, EMPA administration was carried out in db/db mice for 8 weeks, while in vitro experiments involved modifying ESRRA expression in HK2 cells using pcDNA-ESRRA or EMPA. RESULTS Evaluation through TEM revealed reduced mitochondrial mass and swollen mitochondria in PTECs, whereas no significant changes were observed under light microscopy. Analysis of RNA-sequences identified 110 downregulated genes, including Esrra, associated with mitochondrial function. Notably, ESRRA overexpression rescued the loss of mitochondrial mass induced by high glucose (HG) in HK2 cells. EMPA treatment ameliorated the ultrastructural alterations and mitigated the downregulation of ESRRA both in db/db mice and HG-treated HK2 cells. CONCLUSION The diminished expression of ESRRA is implicated in the decline of mitochondrial mass in PTECs during the early stages of diabetes, highlighting it as a key target of EMPA for preventing the progression of diabetic kidney injury.
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- Keju Yang
- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Zang L, Saitoh S, Katayama K, Zhou W, Nishimura N, Shimada Y. A zebrafish model of diabetic nephropathy shows hyperglycemia, proteinuria and activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway. Dis Model Mech 2024; 17:dmm050438. [PMID: 38747698 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.050438] [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: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN), as a complication of diabetes, is a substantial healthcare challenge owing to the high risk of morbidity and mortality involved. Although significant progress has been made in understanding the pathogenesis of DN, more efficient models are required to develop new therapeutics. Here, we created a DN model in zebrafish by crossing diabetic Tg(acta1:dnIGF1R-EGFP) and proteinuria-tracing Tg(l-fabp::VDBP-GFP) lines, named zMIR/VDBP. Overfed adult zMIR/VDBP fish developed severe hyperglycemia and proteinuria, which were not observed in wild-type zebrafish. Renal histopathology revealed human DN-like characteristics, such as glomerular basement membrane thickening, foot process effacement and glomerular sclerosis. Glomerular dysfunction was restored upon calorie restriction. RNA sequencing analysis demonstrated that DN zebrafish kidneys exhibited transcriptional patterns similar to those seen in human DN pathogenesis. Notably, the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway was activated, a phenomenon observed in the early phase of human DN. In addition, metformin improved hyperglycemia and proteinuria in DN zebrafish by modulating Akt phosphorylation. Our results indicate that zMIR/VDBP fish are suitable for elucidating the mechanisms underlying human DN and could be a powerful tool for therapeutic discovery.
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- Liqing Zang
- Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
- Mie University Zebrafish Research Center, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Molecular Sciences (Anatomy II), Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology and Nephrology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY 10029-5674, USA
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- Graduate School of Regional Innovation Studies, Mie University, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
- Mie University Zebrafish Research Center, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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- Mie University Zebrafish Research Center, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
- Department of Integrative Pharmacology, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Mie 514-8507, Japan
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Wang Y, Gao B, Chen X, Shi X, Li S, Zhang Q, Zhang C, Piao F. Improvement of diabetes-induced spinal cord axon injury with taurine via nerve growth factor-dependent Akt/mTOR pathway. Amino Acids 2024; 56:32. [PMID: 38637413 PMCID: PMC11026277 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-024-03392-8] [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: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a common neurological complication caused by diabetes mellitus (DM). Axonal degeneration is generally accepted to be the major pathological change in peripheral DN. Taurine has been evidenced to be neuroprotective in various aspects, but its effect on spinal cord axon injury (SCAI) in DN remains barely reported. This study showed that taurine significantly ameliorated axonal damage of spinal cord (SC), based on morphological and functional analyses, in a rat model of DN induced by streptozotocin (STZ). Taurine was also found to induce neurite outgrowth in cultured cerebral cortex neurons with high glucose exposure. Moreover, taurine up-regulated the expression of nerve growth factor (NGF) and neurite outgrowth relative protein GAP-43 in rat DN model and cultured cortical neurons/VSC4.1 cells. Besides, taurine increased the activating phosphorylation signals of TrkA, Akt, and mTOR. Mechanistically, the neuroprotection by taurine was related to the NGF-pAKT-mTOR axis, because either NGF-neutralizing antibody or Akt or mTOR inhibitors was found to attenuate its beneficial effects. Together, our results demonstrated that taurine promotes spinal cord axon repair in a model of SCAI in STZ-induced diabetic rats, mechanistically associating with the NGF-dependent activation of Akt/mTOR pathway.
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- Yachen Wang
- Stem Cell Clinical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Integrative Laboratory, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, China.
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- Department of Scientific Research Project, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China.
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Al-Hussan R, Albadr NA, Alshammari GM, Almasri SA, Alfayez FF, Yahya MA. Phloretamide Protects against Diabetic Kidney Damage and Dysfunction in Diabetic Rats by Attenuating Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia, Suppressing NF-κβ, and Upregulating Nrf2. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:505. [PMID: 38675166 PMCID: PMC11053512 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16040505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Potent hypoglycemic and antioxidant effects were recently reported for the apple-derived phenolic compound phloretamide (PLTM). The renoprotective effects of this compound are yet to be shown. This study aimed to examine the potential of PLTM to prevent diabetic nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and to examine the possible mechanisms of protection. Non-diabetic and STZ-diabetic male rats were treated orally by gavage with either the vehicle or with PTLM (200 mg/kg; twice/week) for 12 weeks. PTLM significantly increased urine volume and prevented glomerular and tubular damage and vacuolization in STZ-diabetic rats. It also increased creatinine excretion and reduced urinary albumin levels and the renal levels of kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1), 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), and nephrin in the diabetic rats. PTLM also prevented an increase in the nuclear levels of NF-κβ, as well as the total levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), caspase-3, and Bax in the kidneys of diabetic rats. These effects were associated with reduced serum levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. In both the control and diabetic rats, PTLM significantly reduced fasting plasma glucose and enhanced the renal mRNA and cytoplasmic levels of Nrf2, as well as the levels of Bcl2, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione (GSH). However, PTLM failed to alter the cytoplasmic levels of keap1 in diabetic rats. In conclusion, PTLM prevents renal damage and dysfunction in STZ-diabetic rats through its hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities, as well as through its antioxidant potential, which is mediated by activating the Nrf2/antioxidant axis.
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- Rasha Al-Hussan
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Saito Y, Sakamoto T, Kobayashi M, Takekuma Y, Higuchi I, Okamoto K, Sakakibara-Konishi J, Shimizu Y, Kinoshita I, Sugawara M. Evaluation of Prediabetes in Cisplatin-induced Nephrotoxicity in the Short Hydration Method: A Subgroup Analysis. In Vivo 2024; 38:800-806. [PMID: 38418143 PMCID: PMC10905462 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.13504] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity (CIN) is one of the most attention-requiring adverse effects. We have reported that diabetes mellitus significantly increases the incidence of CIN in a short hydration method in real-world lung cancer treatment. However, the effect of prediabetes on CIN development remains unclear. This study investigated whether patients with prediabetes exhibit CIN at a greater rate during real-world cisplatin-including treatments as a subgroup analysis. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective observational study enrolled patients with lung cancer receiving cisplatin treatment (≥75 mg/m2) from May 2014 to January 2021 (n=169). Patients were divided into a prediabetes group (baseline HbA1c 5.7-6.4%) and a control group (baseline HbA1c <5.7%). The primary endpoint of this study was the incidence of CIN in all treatment cycles between the two groups. We also assessed variations in serum creatinine (SCr) levels and creatinine clearance (CCr). RESULTS CIN occurred in 4.7% of controls and 8.3% of patients with prediabetes in all cycles, with no significant difference (p=0.37). In contrast, variation of SCr levels and CCr was significantly worse in the prediabetes group [median variation level (range) 0.11 mg/dl (-0.11-0.46 mg/dl) and 0.12 mg/dl (-0.02-1.08 mg/d) in controls and prediabetes, p=0.04 for SCr; -12.9 ml/min (-54.1-4.9 ml/min) and -16.3 ml/min (-49.4-3.0 ml/min), p=0.02 for CCr, respectively]. These results were also confirmed during the first cycle of treatment. CONCLUSION Patients with prediabetes did not develop problematic CIN, although they exhibited significant increases in SCr and decreases in CCr.
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- Yoshitaka Saito
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University of Science, Sapporo, Japan;
- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Japan
- Laboratory of Pharmacokinetics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Tomita-Yagi A, Ozeki-Okuno N, Watanabe-Uehara N, Komaki K, Umehara M, Sawada-Yamauchi H, Minamida A, Sunahara Y, Matoba Y, Nakamura I, Nakata T, Nakai K, Ida T, Yamashita N, Kamezaki M, Kirita Y, Taniguchi T, Konishi E, Matoba S, Tamagaki K, Kusaba T. The importance of proinflammatory failed-repair tubular epithelia as a predictor of diabetic kidney disease progression. iScience 2024; 27:109020. [PMID: 38357667 PMCID: PMC10865398 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109020] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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The immense public health burden of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) has led to an increase in research on the pathophysiology of advanced DKD. The present study focused on the significance of proinflammatory vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM1)+ tubules in DKD progression. A retrospective cohort study of DKD patients showed that the percentage of VCAM1+ tubules in kidney samples was correlated with poor renal outcomes. We established an advanced DKD model by partial resection of the kidneys of db/db mice and demonstrated that it closely resembled the human advanced DKD phenotype, with tissue hypoxia, tubular DNA damage, tissue inflammation, and high tubular VCAM1 expression. Luseogliflozin ameliorated tissue hypoxia and proinflammatory responses, including VCAM1+ expression, in tubules. These findings suggest the potential of tubular VCAM1 as a histological marker for poor DKD outcomes. SGLT2 inhibitors may attenuate tissue hypoxia and subsequent tissue inflammation in advanced DKD, thereby ameliorating tubular injury.
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- Aya Tomita-Yagi
- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Xue R, Wang Y, Geng L, Xiao H, Kumar V, Lan X, Malhotra A, Singhal PC, Chen J. Comprehensive analysis of the gene expression profile of the male and female BTBR mice with diabetic nephropathy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128720. [PMID: 38101684 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
Abstract
Comprehensive insight into the gender-based gene expression-related omics data in a rodent model of diabetic nephropathy (DN) is scarce. In the present study, the gender-based genes regulating different pathways involved in the progression of DN were explored through an unbiased RNA sequence of kidneys from BTBR mice with DN. We identified 17,739 and 17,981 genes in male and female DN mice; 1121 and 655 genes were expressed differentially (DEGs, differentially expressed genes) in male and female DN mice; both genders displayed only 195 DEGs. In the male DN mice, the number of upregulated genes was nearly the same as that of the down-regulated genes. In contrast, the number of upregulated genes was lesser than that of the down-regulated genes in the female DN mice, manifesting a remarkable gender disparity during the progression of DN in this animal model. Gene Ontology (GO) and KEGG-enriched results showed that most of these DEGs were related to the critical biological processes, including metabolic pathways, natural oxidation, bile secretion, and PPAR signaling; all are highly associated with DN. Notably, the DEGs significantly enriched for steroid hormone biosynthesis pathway were identified in both genders; the number of DEGs increased was 22 in male DN mice and 14 in female DN mice. Specifically, the Ugt1a10, Akr1c12, and Akr1c14 were upregulated in both genders. Interestingly, the Hsd11b1 gene was upregulated in female DN mice but downregulated in male DN mice. These results suggest that a significant gender-based variance in the gene expression occurs during the progression of DN and may be playing a role in the advancement of DN in the BTBR mouse model.
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- Rui Xue
- Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luzhou City for Aging Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute for Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Key Laboratory of Luzhou City for Aging Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Manhasset, NY 11030, United States
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- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Manhasset, NY 11030, United States.
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- Affiliated Mental Health Center & Hangzhou Seventh People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, China.
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Kokate D, Marathe P. Evaluation of Effect of Montelukast in the Model of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Nephropathy in Rats. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2024; 28:47-54. [PMID: 38533280 PMCID: PMC10962779 DOI: 10.4103/ijem.ijem_414_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Background Diabetic nephropathy is a progressive condition and a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Oxidative stress and inflammation play an important role in its pathogenesis. In pre-clinical studies, Montelukast had shown renoprotective and anti-oxidant properties, hence the study was planned to evaluate the effect of Montelukast in a Streptozotocin (STZ) induced model of diabetic nephropathy. Methods 40 Wistar rats of either sex were randomly divided into four groups viz. 1. Vehicle control group, 2. Enalapril (5 mg/kg), 3. Montelukast low-dose (10 mg/kg) and 4. High-dose (20 mg/kg) group. On day 1, diabetes was induced using a single dose of STZ (60 mg/kg) intraperitoneally. Diabetes induction was verified based on fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels on day 7 and from day 8 to day 42, rats were given study drugs. FBG, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and urine microalbumin levels were assessed pre-study and post-study. Assessments of kidney malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH) and renal histopathology were carried out at the end of the study. Results Montelukast 10 mg/kg group showed significantly lower urine microalbumin levels compared to the vehicle control group (p < 0.05). Montelukast 20 mg/kg group showed significantly lower levels of FBG, serum creatinine, BUN and urine microalbumin compared to the vehicle control group (p < 0.05). In addition, Montelukast 20 mg/kg group also showed better effects on kidney MDA and GSH levels (p < 0.05) and histopathological scores compared to the vehicle control group. Conclusion Montelukast showed a protective effect in the model of diabetic nephropathy because of its antioxidant effect.
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- Dhananjay Kokate
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Liu S, Han S, Wang C, Chen H, Xu Q, Feng S, Wang Y, Yao J, Zhou Q, Tang X, Lin L, Hu L, Davidson AJ, Yang B, Ye C, Yang F, Mao J, Tong C, Chen J, Jiang H. MAPK1 Mediates MAM Disruption and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetic Kidney Disease via the PACS-2-Dependent Mechanism. Int J Biol Sci 2024; 20:569-584. [PMID: 38169625 PMCID: PMC10758092 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.89291] [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: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Mitochondrial dysfunction in renal tubules, occurring early in the disease, is linked to the development of DKD, although the underlying pathways remain unclear. Here, we examine diabetic human and mouse kidneys, and HK-2 cells exposed to high glucose, to show that high glucose disrupts mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membrane (MAM) and causes mitochondrial fragmentation. We find that high glucose conditions increase mitogen-activated protein kinase 1(MAPK1), a member of the MAP kinase signal transduction pathway, which in turn lowers the level of phosphofurin acidic cluster sorting protein 2 (PACS-2), a key component of MAM that tethers mitochondria to the ER. MAPK1-induced disruption of MAM leads to mitochondrial fragmentation but this can be rescued in HK-2 cells by increasing PACS-2 levels. Functional studies in diabetic mice show that inhibition of MAPK1 increases PACS-2 and protects against the loss of MAM and the mitochondrial fragmentation. Taken together, these results identify the MAPK1-PACS-2 axis as a key pathway to therapeutically target as well as provide new insights into the pathogenesis of DKD.
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- Shanshan Liu
- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of nephrology, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Molecular Medicine & Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cancer Molecular Cell Biology, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cancer Molecular Cell Biology, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Biophysics, and Kidney Disease Center of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Kidney and Urinary System Disease, Hangzhou, China
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Chen CY, Lin MW, Xie XY, Lin CH, Yang CW, Wu PC, Liu DH, Wu CJ, Lin CS. Studying the Roles of the Renin-Angiotensin System in Accelerating the Disease of High-Fat-Diet-Induced Diabetic Nephropathy in a db/db and ACE2 Double-Gene-Knockout Mouse Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:329. [PMID: 38203500 PMCID: PMC10779113 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010329] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a crucial metabolic health problem. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is well known to play an important role in DN. Abnormal RAS activity can cause the over-accumulation of angiotensin II (Ang II). Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) administration has been proposed as a therapy, but previous studies have also indicated that chymase, the enzyme that hydrolyzes angiotensin I to Ang II in an ACE-independent pathway, may play an important role in the progression of DN. Therefore, this study established a model of severe DN progression in a db/db and ACE2 KO mouse model (db and ACE2 double-gene-knockout mice) to explore the roles of RAS factors in DNA and changes in their activity after short-term (only 4 weeks) feeding of a high-fat diet (HFD) to 8-week-old mice. The results indicate that FD-fed db/db and ACE2 KO mice fed an HFD represent a good model for investigating the role of RAS in DN. An HFD promotes the activation of MAPK, including p-JNK and p-p38, as well as the RAS signaling pathway, leading to renal damage in mice. Blocking Ang II/AT1R could alleviate the progression of DN after administration of ACEI or chymase inhibitor (CI). Both ACE and chymase are highly involved in Ang II generation in HFD-induced DN; therefore, ACEI and CI are potential treatments for DN.
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- Cheng-Yi Chen
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan;
- MacKay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan; (M.-W.L.); (X.-Y.X.); (C.-H.L.)
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan; (M.-W.L.); (X.-Y.X.); (C.-H.L.)
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan; (M.-W.L.); (X.-Y.X.); (C.-H.L.)
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan;
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- Doctoral Degree Program of Biomedical Science and Engineering, College of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan; (P.-C.W.); (D.-H.L.)
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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- Doctoral Degree Program of Biomedical Science and Engineering, College of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan; (P.-C.W.); (D.-H.L.)
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
- Division of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan; (M.-W.L.); (X.-Y.X.); (C.-H.L.)
- Doctoral Degree Program of Biomedical Science and Engineering, College of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan; (P.-C.W.); (D.-H.L.)
- Center for Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio-devices (IDS2B), National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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Yang T, Hu Y, Chen S, Li L, Cao X, Yuan J, Shu F, Jiang Z, Qian S, Zhu X, Wei C, Wei R, Yan M, Li C, Yin X, Lu Q. Correction to: YY1 inactivated transcription co-regulator PGC-1α to promote mitochondrial dysfunction of early diabetic nephropathy-associated tubulointerstitial fibrosis. Cell Biol Toxicol 2023; 39:2787-2792. [PMID: 37115478 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-023-09802-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
Abstract
The development of diabetic nephropathy (DN) could be promoted by the occurrence of tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF), which has a close relationship with mitochondrial dysfunction of renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs). As a key regulator of metabolic homeostasis, Yin Yang 1 (YY1) plays an important role not only in regulating the fibrosis process but also in maintaining the mitochondrial function of pancreatic β-cells. However, it was not clear whether YY1 participated in maintaining mitochondrial function of RTECs in early DN-associated TIF. In this study, we dynamically detected mitochondrial functions and protein expression of YY1 in db/db mice and high glucose (HG)-cultured HK-2 cells. Our results showed that comparing with the occurrence of TIF, the emergence of mitochondrial dysfunction of RTECs was an earlier even, besides the up-regulated and nuclear translocated YY1. Correlation analysis showed YY1 expressions were negatively associated with PGC-1α in vitro and in vivo. Further mechanism research demonstrated the formation of mTOR-YY1 heterodimer induced by HG up-regulated YY1, the nuclear translocation of which inactivated PGC-1α by binding to the PGC-1α promoter. Overexpression of YY1 induced mitochondrial dysfunctions in normal glucose-cultured HK-2 cells and 8-weeks-old db/m mice. While, dysfunctional mitochondria induced by HG could be improved by knockdown of YY1. Finally, downregulation of YY1 could retard the progression of TIF by preventing mitochondrial functions, resulting in the improvement of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in early DN. These findings suggested that YY1 was a novel regulator of mitochondrial function of RTECs and contributed to the occurrence of early DN-associated TIF.
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- Tingting Yang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First People's Hospital of Hangzhou Lin'an District, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- Jiangsu Center for Pharmacodynamics Research and Evaluation, New Drug Screening Center, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Center for Pharmacodynamics Research and Evaluation, New Drug Screening Center, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, NO. 209. Tongshan Road, Xuzhou, 221004, Jiangsu, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, NO. 209. Tongshan Road, Xuzhou, 221004, Jiangsu, China.
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Søgaard SB, Andersen SB, Taghavi I, Schou M, Christoffersen C, Jacobsen JCB, Kjer HM, Gundlach C, McDermott A, Jensen JA, Nielsen MB, Sørensen CM. Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging of Renal Vascular Alterations in Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats during the Development of Diabetic Kidney Disease. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3197. [PMID: 37892017 PMCID: PMC10605617 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13203197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Individuals with diabetes at risk of developing diabetic kidney disease (DKD) are challenging to identify using currently available clinical methods. Prognostic accuracy and initiation of treatment could be improved by a quantification of the renal microvascular rarefaction and the increased vascular tortuosity during the development of DKD. Super-resolution ultrasound (SRUS) imaging is an in vivo technique capable of visualizing blood vessels at sizes below 75 µm. This preclinical study aimed to investigate the alterations in renal blood vessels' density and tortuosity in a type 2 diabetes rat model, Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats, as a prediction of DKD. Lean age-matched Zucker rats were used as controls. A total of 36 rats were studied, subdivided into ages of 12, 22, and 40 weeks. Measured albuminuria indicated the early stage of DKD, and the SRUS was compared with the ex vivo micro-computed tomography (µCT) of the same kidneys. Assessed using the SRUS imaging, a significantly decreased cortical vascular density was detected in the ZDF rats from 22 weeks of age compared to the healthy controls, concomitant with a significantly increased albuminuria. Already by week 12, a trend towards a decreased cortical vascular density was found prior to the increased albuminuria. The quantified vascular density in µCT corresponded with the in vivo SRUS imaging, presenting a consistently lower vascular density in the ZDF rats. Regarding vessel tortuosity, an overall trend towards an increased tortuosity was present in the ZDF rats. SRUS shows promise for becoming an additional tool for monitoring and prognosing DKD. In the future, large-scale animal studies and human trials are needed for confirmation.
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- Stinne Byrholdt Søgaard
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (S.B.S.); (S.B.A.); (C.C.); (J.C.B.J.); (A.M.)
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (S.B.S.); (S.B.A.); (C.C.); (J.C.B.J.); (A.M.)
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;
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- Center for Fast Ultrasound Imaging, Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark; (I.T.); (J.A.J.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (S.B.S.); (S.B.A.); (C.C.); (J.C.B.J.); (A.M.)
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (S.B.S.); (S.B.A.); (C.C.); (J.C.B.J.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark;
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- Department of Physics, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (S.B.S.); (S.B.A.); (C.C.); (J.C.B.J.); (A.M.)
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- Center for Fast Ultrasound Imaging, Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark; (I.T.); (J.A.J.)
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark; (S.B.S.); (S.B.A.); (C.C.); (J.C.B.J.); (A.M.)
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Saito Y, Kobayashi M, Tamaki S, Nakamura K, Hirate D, Takahashi K, Takekuma Y, Sakakibara-Konishi J, Shimizu Y, Kinoshita I, Sugawara M. Risk factor analysis for cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity with the short hydration method in diabetic patients. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17126. [PMID: 37816823 PMCID: PMC10564853 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44477-w] [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: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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The occurrence of cisplatin (CDDP)-induced nephrotoxicity (CIN) has decreased with advancements in supportive care. In contrast, we reported that baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) complications significantly worsen CIN. This study aimed to determine further risk factors associated with CIN development in DM patients. Patients with thoracic cancer requiring DM pharmacotherapy, who received CDDP (≥ 60 mg/m2)-containing regimens using the short hydration method (n = 140), were enrolled in this retrospective multicenter observational study. The primary endpoint of the present study was the elucidation of risk factors (patient factors, DM medication influence, and treatment-related factors) associated with CIN development in patients with DM. Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity occurred in 22.1% of patients with DM. The median worst variation of serum creatinine levels and creatinine clearance (worst level - baseline level) was 0.16 mg/dL (range: - 0.12-1.41 mg/dL) and - 15.9 mL/min (- 85.5-24.3 mL/min), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analyses identified female sex as the singular risk factor for CIN development in the DM population (adjusted odds ratio; 2.87, 95% confidence interval; 1.08-7.67, P = 0.04). Diabetes mellitus medication and treatment-related factors did not affect CIN development. In conclusion, our study revealed that female sex is significantly associated with CIN development in patients with DM and thoracic cancer.
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- Yoshitaka Saito
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University of Science, 4-1, Maeda 7-Jo 15-Chome, Teine-Ku, Sapporo, 006-8585, Japan.
- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita 14-Jo, Nishi 5-Chome, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita 12-Jo, Nishi 6-Chome, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, KKR Sapporo Medical Center, 3-40, Hiragishi 1-Jo 6-Chome, Toyohira-Ku, Sapporo, 062-0931, Japan
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- Division of Hospital Pharmacy, Sapporo Medical University, 291, Minami 1-Jo, Nishi 16-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8543, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Teine Keijinkai Hospital, 1-40, Maeda 1-Jo 12-Chome, Teine-Ku, Sapporo, 006-8555, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, NTT Medical Center Sapporo, Minami 1-Jo, Nishi 15-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, 060-0061, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita 14-Jo, Nishi 5-Chome, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita 15-Jo, Nishi 7-Chome, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita 15-Jo, Nishi 7-Chome, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita 15-Jo, Nishi 7-Chome, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita 14-Jo, Nishi 5-Chome, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-8648, Japan
- Laboratory of Pharmacokinetics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita 12-Jo, Nishi 6-Chome, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan
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Rizk FH, El Saadany AA, Atef MM, Abd-Ellatif RN, El-Guindy DM, Abdel Ghafar MT, Shalaby MM, Hafez YM, Mashal SSA, Basha EH, Faheem H, Barhoma RAE. Ulinastatin ameliorated streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy: Potential effects via modulating the components of gut-kidney axis and restoring mitochondrial homeostasis. Pflugers Arch 2023; 475:1161-1176. [PMID: 37561129 PMCID: PMC10499971 DOI: 10.1007/s00424-023-02844-6] [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: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Growing evidence supports the role of the gut-kidney axis and persistent mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Ulinastatin (UTI) has a potent anti-inflammatory effect, protecting the kidney and the gut barrier in sepsis, but its effect on DN has yet to be investigated. This study aimed to assess the potential mitigating effect of UTI on DN and investigate the possible involvement of gut-kidney axis and mitochondrial homeostasis in this effect. Forty male Wistar rats were divided equally into four groups: normal; UTI-treated control; untreated DN; and UTI-treated DN. At the end of the experiment, UTI ameliorated DN by modulating the gut-kidney axis as it improved serum and urinary creatinine, urine volume, creatinine clearance, blood urea nitrogen, urinary albumin, intestinal morphology including villus height, crypt depth, and number of goblet cells, with upregulating the expression of intestinal tight-junction protein claudin-1, and counteracting kidney changes as indicated by significantly decreasing glomerular tuft area and periglomerular and peritubular collagen deposition. In addition, it significantly reduced intestinal and renal nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), serum Complement 5a (C5a), renal monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), renal intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM1), and renal signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), mitochondrial dynamin related protein 1 (Drp1), mitochondrial fission 1 protein (FIS1), mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS), renal hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels. Furthermore, it significantly increased serum short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and mitochondrial ATP levels and mitochondrial transmembrane potential. Moreover, there were significant correlations between measured markers of gut components of the gut-kidney axis and renal function tests in UTI-treated DN group. In conclusion, UTI has a promising therapeutic effect on DN by modulating the gut-kidney axis and improving renal mitochondrial dynamics and redox equilibrium.
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- Fatma H Rizk
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Li F, Ma Z, Cai Y, Zhou J, Liu R. Optimizing diabetic kidney disease animal models: Insights from a meta-analytic approach. Animal Model Exp Med 2023; 6:433-451. [PMID: 37723622 PMCID: PMC10614131 DOI: 10.1002/ame2.12350] [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: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a prevalent complication of diabetes, often leading to end-stage renal disease. Animal models have been widely used to study the pathogenesis of DKD and evaluate potential therapies. However, current animal models often fail to fully capture the pathological characteristics of renal injury observed in clinical patients with DKD. Additionally, modeling DKD is often a time-consuming, costly, and labor-intensive process. The current review aims to summarize modeling strategies in the establishment of DKD animal models by utilizing meta-analysis related methods and to aid in the optimization of these models for future research. A total of 1215 articles were retrieved with the keywords of "diabetic kidney disease" and "animal experiment" in the past 10 years. Following screening, 84 articles were selected for inclusion in the meta-analysis. Review manager 5.4.1 was employed to analyze the changes in blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, total cholesterol, triglyceride, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and urinary albumin excretion rate in each model. Renal lesions shown in different models that were not suitable to be included in the meta-analysis were also extensively discussed. The above analysis suggested that combining various stimuli or introducing additional renal injuries to current models would be a promising avenue to overcome existing challenges and limitations. In conclusion, our review article provides an in-depth analysis of the limitations in current DKD animal models and proposes strategies for improving the accuracy and reliability of these models that will inspire future research efforts in the DKD research field.
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- Fanghong Li
- School of Chinese Materia MedicaBeijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- School of Life SciencesBeijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- School of Chinese Materia MedicaBeijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- Department of Nephrology, Dongzhimen HospitalThe First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- School of Chinese Materia MedicaBeijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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Elzinga SE, Eid SA, McGregor BA, Jang DG, Hinder LM, Dauch JR, Hayes JM, Zhang H, Guo K, Pennathur S, Kretzler M, Brosius FC, Koubek EJ, Feldman EL, Hur J. Transcriptomic analysis of diabetic kidney disease and neuropathy in mouse models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dis Model Mech 2023; 16:dmm050080. [PMID: 37791586 PMCID: PMC10565109 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.050080] [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: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) are common complications of type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D) diabetes. However, the mechanisms underlying pathogenesis of these complications are unclear. In this study, we optimized a streptozotocin-induced db/+ murine model of T1D and compared it to our established db/db T2D mouse model of the same C57BLKS/J background. Glomeruli and sciatic nerve transcriptomic data from T1D and T2D mice were analyzed by self-organizing map and differential gene expression analysis. Consistent with prior literature, pathways related to immune function and inflammation were dysregulated in both complications in T1D and T2D mice. Gene-level analysis identified a high degree of concordance in shared differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in both complications and across diabetes type when using mice from the same cohort and genetic background. As we have previously shown a low concordance of shared DEGs in DPN when using mice from different cohorts and genetic backgrounds, this suggests that genetic background may influence diabetic complications. Collectively, these findings support the role of inflammation and indicate that genetic background is important in complications of both T1D and T2D.
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- Sarah E. Elzinga
- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA
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Talukdar A, Basumatary M. Rodent models to study type 1 and type 2 diabetes induced human diabetic nephropathy. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:7759-7782. [PMID: 37458869 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08621-z] [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: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Diabetic nephropathy (DN), an outcome of prolonged diabetes, has affected millions of people worldwide and every year the incidence and prevalence increase substantially. The symptoms may start with mild manifestations of the disease such as increased albuminuria, serum creatinine levels, thickening of glomerular basement membrane, expansion of mesangial matrix to severe pathological symptoms such as glomerular lesions and tubulointerstitial fibrosis which may further proceed to cardiovascular dysfunction or end-stage renal disease. PERSPECTIVE Numerous therapeutic interventions are being explored for the management of DN, however, these interventions do not completely halt the progression of this disease and hence animal models are being explored to identify critical genetic and molecular parameters which could help in tackling the disease. Rodent models which mostly include mice and rats are commonly used experimental animals which provide a wide range of advantages in understanding the onset and progression of disease in humans and also their response to a wide range of interventions helps in the development of effective therapeutics. Rodent models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes induced DN have been developed utilizing different platforms and interventions during the last few decades some of which mimic various stages of diabetes ranging from early to later stages. However, a rodent model which replicates all the features of human DN is still lacking. This review tries to evaluate the rodent models that are currently available and understand their features and limitations which may help in further development of more robust models of human DN. CONCLUSION Using these rodent models can help to understand different aspects of human DN although further research is required to develop more robust models utilizing diverse genetic platforms which may, in turn, assist in developing effective interventions to target the disease at different levels.
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- Amit Talukdar
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, School of Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, 784028, India.
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, School of Sciences, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam, 784028, India
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Eid SA, O’Brien PD, Kretzler KH, Jang DG, Mendelson FE, Hayes JM, Carter A, Zhang H, Pennathur S, Brosius FC, Koubek EJ, Feldman EL. Dietary interventions improve diabetic kidney disease, but not peripheral neuropathy, in a db/db mouse model of type 2 diabetes. FASEB J 2023; 37:e23115. [PMID: 37490006 PMCID: PMC10372884 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202300354r] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Patients with type 2 diabetes often develop the microvascular complications of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), which decrease quality of life and increase mortality. Unfortunately, treatment options for DKD and DPN are limited. Lifestyle interventions, such as changes to diet, have been proposed as non-pharmacological treatment options for preventing or improving DKD and DPN. However, there are no reported studies simultaneously evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of varying dietary interventions in a type 2 diabetes mouse model of both DKD and DPN. Therefore, we compared the efficacy of a 12-week regimen of three dietary interventions, low carbohydrate, caloric restriction, and alternate day fasting, for preventing complications in a db/db type 2 diabetes mouse model by performing metabolic, DKD, and DPN phenotyping. All three dietary interventions promoted weight loss, ameliorated glycemic status, and improved DKD, but did not impact percent fat mass and DPN. Multiple regression analysis identified a negative correlation between fat mass and motor nerve conduction velocity. Collectively, our data indicate that these three dietary interventions improved weight and glycemic status and alleviated DKD but not DPN. Moreover, diets that decrease fat mass may be a promising non-pharmacological approach to improve DPN in type 2 diabetes given the negative correlation between fat mass and motor nerve conduction velocity.
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- Stephanie A. Eid
- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721 USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
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Tian W, Liu Y, Zhang W, Nie R, Ling Y, Zhang B, Zhang H, Wu C. CircDOCK7 facilitates the proliferation and adipogenic differentiation of chicken abdominal preadipocytes through the gga-miR-301b-3p/ACSL1 axis. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2023; 14:91. [PMID: 37408086 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00891-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Abdominal fat deposition depends on both the proliferation of preadipocytes and their maturation into adipocytes, which is a well-orchestrated multistep process involving many regulatory molecules. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have emergingly been implicated in mammalian adipogenesis. However, circRNA-mediated regulation in chicken adipogenesis remains unclear. Our previous circRNA sequencing data identified a differentially expressed novel circRNA, 8:27,886,180|27,889,657, during the adipogenic differentiation of chicken abdominal preadipocytes. This study aimed to investigate the regulatory role of circDOCK7 in the proliferation and adipogenic differentiation of chicken abdominal preadipocytes, and explore its molecular mechanisms of competing endogenous RNA underlying chicken adipogenesis. RESULTS Our results showed that 8:27,886,180|27,889,657 is an exonic circRNA derived from the head-to-tail splicing of exons 19-22 of the dedicator of cytokinesis 7 (DOCK7) gene, abbreviated as circDOCK7. CircDOCK7 is mainly distributed in the cytoplasm of chicken abdominal preadipocytes and is stable because of its RNase R resistance and longer half-life. CircDOCK7 is significantly upregulated in the abdominal fat tissues of fat chickens compared to lean chickens, and its expression gradually increases during the proliferation and adipogenic differentiation of chicken abdominal preadipocytes. Functionally, the gain- and loss-of-function experiments showed that circDOCK7 promoted proliferation, G0/G1- to S-phase progression, and glucose uptake capacity of chicken abdominal preadipocytes, in parallel with adipogenic differentiation characterized by remarkably increased intracellular lipid droplet accumulation and triglyceride and acetyl coenzyme A content in differentiated chicken abdominal preadipocytes. Mechanistically, a pull-down assay and a dual-luciferase reporter assay confirmed that circDOCK7 interacted with gga-miR-301b-3p, which was identified as an inhibitor of chicken abdominal adipogenesis. Moreover, the ACSL1 gene was demonstrated to be a direct target of gga-miR-301b-3p. Chicken ACSL1 protein is localized in the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria of chicken abdominal preadipocytes and acts as an adipogenesis accelerator. Rescue experiments showed that circDOCK7 could counteract the inhibitory effects of gga-miR-301b-3p on ACSL1 mRNA abundance as well as the proliferation and adipogenic differentiation of chicken abdominal preadipocytes. CONCLUSIONS CircDOCK7 serves as a miRNA sponge that directly sequesters gga-miR-301b-3p away from the ACSL1 gene, thus augmenting adipogenesis in chickens. These findings may elucidate a new regulatory mechanism underlying abdominal fat deposition in chickens.
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- Weihua Tian
- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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Martín-Carro B, Donate-Correa J, Fernández-Villabrille S, Martín-Vírgala J, Panizo S, Carrillo-López N, Martínez-Arias L, Navarro-González JF, Naves-Díaz M, Fernández-Martín JL, Alonso-Montes C, Cannata-Andía JB. Experimental Models to Study Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications: Limitations and New Opportunities. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10309. [PMID: 37373455 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210309] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Preclinical biomedical models are a fundamental tool to improve the knowledge and management of diseases, particularly in diabetes mellitus (DM) since, currently, the pathophysiological and molecular mechanisms involved in its development are not fully clarified, and there is no treatment to cure DM. This review will focus on the features, advantages and limitations of some of the most used DM models in rats, such as the spontaneous models: Bio-Breeding Diabetes-Prone (BB-DP) and LEW.1AR1-iddm, as representative models of type 1 DM (DM-1); the Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) and Goto-kakizaki (GK) rats, as representative models of type 2 DM (DM-2); and other models induced by surgical, dietary and pharmacological-alloxan and streptozotocin-procedures. Given the variety of DM models in rats, as well as the non-uniformity in the protocols and the absence of all the manifestation of the long-term multifactorial complications of DM in humans, the researchers must choose the one that best suits the final objectives of the study. These circumstances, added to the fact that most of the experimental research in the literature is focused on the study of the early phase of DM, makes it necessary to develop long-term studies closer to DM in humans. In this review, a recently published rat DM model induced by streptozotocin injection with chronic exogenous administration of insulin to reduce hyperglycaemia has also been included in an attempt to mimic the chronic phase of DM in humans.
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- Beatriz Martín-Carro
- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Research Unit, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Nephrology Service, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, 38010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Bone and Mineral Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Redes de Investigación Cooperativa Orientadas a Resultados en Salud (RICORS), RICORS2040 (Kidney Disease), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universidad de Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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Cuciureanu M, Caratașu CC, Gabrielian L, Frăsinariu OE, Checheriță LE, Trandafir LM, Stanciu GD, Szilagyi A, Pogonea I, Bordeianu G, Soroceanu RP, Andrițoiu CV, Anghel MM, Munteanu D, Cernescu IT, Tamba BI. 360-Degree Perspectives on Obesity. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1119. [PMID: 37374323 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
Alarming statistics show that the number of people affected by excessive weight has surpassed 2 billion, representing approximately 30% of the world's population. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of one of the most serious public health problems, considering that obesity requires an integrative approach that takes into account its complex etiology, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Only an understanding of the connections between the many contributors to obesity and the synergy between treatment interventions can ensure satisfactory outcomes in reducing obesity. Mechanisms such as oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and dysbiosis play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of obesity and its associated complications. Compounding factors such as the deleterious effects of stress, the novel challenge posed by the obesogenic digital (food) environment, and the stigma associated with obesity should not be overlooked. Preclinical research in animal models has been instrumental in elucidating these mechanisms, and translation into clinical practice has provided promising therapeutic options, including epigenetic approaches, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery. However, more studies are necessary to discover new compounds that target key metabolic pathways, innovative ways to deliver the drugs, the optimal combinations of lifestyle interventions with allopathic treatments, and, last but not least, emerging biological markers for effective monitoring. With each passing day, the obesity crisis tightens its grip, threatening not only individual lives but also burdening healthcare systems and societies at large. It is high time we took action as we confront the urgent imperative to address this escalating global health challenge head-on.
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- Magdalena Cuciureanu
- Department of Pharmacology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Center for Advanced Research and Development in Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy and Pathology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, Australia
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- Department of Mother and Child, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- 2nd Dental Medicine Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Mother and Child, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Center for Advanced Research and Development in Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Center for Advanced Research and Development in Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, "Nicolae Testemiţanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2004 Chisinau, Moldova
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- Department of Biochemistry, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Specialization of Nutrition and Dietetics, "Vasile Goldis" Western University of Arad, 310025 Arad, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, "Nicolae Testemiţanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2004 Chisinau, Moldova
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- Institute of Mother and Child, "Nicolae Testemiţanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2062 Chisinau, Moldova
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- Department of Pharmacology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Center for Advanced Research and Development in Experimental Medicine (CEMEX), "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Gusev K, Shalygin A, Kolesnikov D, Shuyskiy L, Makeenok S, Glushankova L, Sivak K, Yakovlev K, Orshanskaya Y, Wang G, Bakhtyukov A, Derkach K, Shpakov A, Kaznacheyeva E. Reorganization and Suppression of Store-Operated Calcium Entry in Podocytes of Type 2 Diabetic Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087259. [PMID: 37108424 PMCID: PMC10139047 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is a widespread metabolic disorder that results in podocyte damage and diabetic nephropathy. Previous studies demonstrated that TRPC6 channels play a pivotal role in podocyte function and their dysregulation is associated with development of different kidney diseases including nephropathy. Here, using single channel patch clamp technique, we demonstrated that non-selective cationic TRPC6 channels are sensitive to the Ca2+ store depletion in human podocyte cell line Ab8/13 and in freshly isolated rat glomerular podocytes. Ca2+ imaging indicated the involvement of ORAI and sodium-calcium exchanger in Ca2+ entry induced upon store depletion. In male rats fed a high-fat diet combined with a low-dose streptozotocin injection, which leads to DM2 development, we observed the reduction of a store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) in rat glomerular podocytes. This was accompanied by a reorganization of store-operated Ca2+ influx such that TRPC6 channels lost their sensitivity to Ca2+ store depletion and ORAI-mediated Ca2+ entry was suppressed in TRPC6-independent manner. Altogether our data provide new insights into the mechanism of SOCE organization in podocytes in the norm and in pathology, which should be taken into account when developing pharmacological treatment of the early stages of diabetic nephropathy.
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- Konstantin Gusev
- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia
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- Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza WHO National Influenza Centre of Russia, St. Petersburg 197376, Russia
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- Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza WHO National Influenza Centre of Russia, St. Petersburg 197376, Russia
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- Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza WHO National Influenza Centre of Russia, St. Petersburg 197376, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutic Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215031, China
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- Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194223, Russia
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- Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194223, Russia
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- Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194223, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg 194064, Russia
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Loeffler I, Ziller N. Sex-Related Aspects in Diabetic Kidney Disease-An Update. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12082834. [PMID: 37109170 PMCID: PMC10145498 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12082834] [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: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Differences between the sexes exist in many diseases, and in most cases, being a specific sex is considered a risk factor in the development and/or progression. This is not quite so clear in diabetic kidney disease (DKD), the development and severity of which depends on many general factors, such as the duration of diabetes mellitus, glycemic control, and biological risk factors. Similarly, sex-specific factors, such as puberty or andro-/menopause, also determine the microvascular complications in both the male and female sex. In particular, the fact that diabetes mellitus itself influences sex hormone levels, which in turn seem to be involved in renal pathophysiology, highlights the complexity of the question of sex differences in DKD. The major objective of this review is to summarize and simplify the current knowledge on biological sex-related aspects in the development/progression but also treatment strategies of human DKD. It also highlights findings from basic preclinical research that may provide explanations for these differences.
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- Ivonne Loeffler
- Department of Internal Medicine III, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, 07747 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Jena University Hospital, Friedrich Schiller University, 07747 Jena, Germany
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Wang Q, Qi H, Wu Y, Yu L, Bouchareb R, Li S, Lassén E, Casalena G, Stadler K, Ebefors K, Yi Z, Shi S, Salem F, Gordon R, Lu L, Williams RW, Duffield J, Zhang W, Itan Y, Böttinger E, Daehn I. Genetic susceptibility to diabetic kidney disease is linked to promoter variants of XOR. Nat Metab 2023; 5:607-625. [PMID: 37024752 PMCID: PMC10821741 DOI: 10.1038/s42255-023-00776-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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The lifetime risk of kidney disease in people with diabetes is 10-30%, implicating genetic predisposition in the cause of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Here we identify an expression quantitative trait loci (QTLs) in the cis-acting regulatory region of the xanthine dehydrogenase, or xanthine oxidoreductase (Xor), a binding site for C/EBPβ, to be associated with diabetes-induced podocyte loss in DKD in male mice. We examine mouse inbred strains that are susceptible (DBA/2J) and resistant (C57BL/6J) to DKD, as well as a panel of recombinant inbred BXD mice, to map QTLs. We also uncover promoter XOR orthologue variants in humans associated with high risk of DKD. We introduced the risk variant into the 5'-regulatory region of XOR in DKD-resistant mice, which resulted in increased Xor activity associated with podocyte depletion, albuminuria, oxidative stress and damage restricted to the glomerular endothelium, which increase further with type 1 diabetes, high-fat diet and ageing. Therefore, differential regulation of Xor contributes to phenotypic consequences with diabetes and ageing.
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- Qin Wang
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Pathology, Molecular and Cell based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Pathology, Molecular and Cell based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Institute for Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Heath at Mount Sinai, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Digital Health Center, Hasso Plattner Institut, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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Fujino M, Morito N, Hayashi T, Ojima M, Ishibashi S, Kuno A, Koshiba S, Yamagata K, Takahashi S. Transcription factor c-Maf deletion improves streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy by directly regulating Sglt2 and Glut2. JCI Insight 2023; 8:163306. [PMID: 36787192 PMCID: PMC10070115 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.163306] [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: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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The transcription factor c-Maf has been widely studied and has been reported to play a critical role in embryonic kidney development; however, the postnatal functions of c-Maf in adult kidneys remain unknown as c-Maf-null C57BL/6J mice exhibit embryonic lethality. In this study, we investigated the role of c-Maf in adult mouse kidneys by comparing the phenotypes of tamoxifen-inducible (TAM-inducible) c-Maf-knockout mice (c-Maffl/fl; CAG-Cre-ERTM mice named "c-MafΔTAM") with those of c-Maffl/fl control mice, 10 days after TAM injection [TAM(10d)]. In addition, we examined the effects of c-Maf deletion on diabetic conditions by injecting the mice with streptozotocin, 4 weeks before TAM injection. c-MafΔTAM mice displayed primary glycosuria caused by sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (Sglt2) and glucose transporter 2 (Glut2) downregulation in the kidneys without diabetes, as well as morphological changes and life-threatening injuries in the kidneys on TAM(10d). Under diabetic conditions, c-Maf deletion promoted recovery from hyperglycemia and suppressed albuminuria and diabetic nephropathy by causing similar effects as did Sglt2 knockout and SGLT2 inhibitors. In addition to demonstrating the potentially unique gene regulation of c-Maf, these findings highlight the renoprotective effects of c-Maf deficiency under diabetic conditions and suggest that c-Maf could be a novel therapeutic target gene for treating diabetic nephropathy.
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- Mitsunori Fujino
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine
- PhD Program in Human Biology, School of Integrative and Global Majors
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine; and
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine
- Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine
- Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization and
- Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine (INGEM), Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine
- Laboratory Animal Resource Center
- Life Science Center for Survival Dynamics, Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance (TARA)
- International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine (WPI-IIIS), and
- Transborder Medical Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Crompton M, Ferguson JK, Ramnath RD, Onions KL, Ogier AS, Gamez M, Down CJ, Skinner L, Wong KH, Dixon LK, Sutak J, Harper SJ, Pontrelli P, Gesualdo L, Heerspink HL, Toto RD, Welsh GI, Foster RR, Satchell SC, Butler MJ. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism in diabetes reduces albuminuria by preserving the glomerular endothelial glycocalyx. JCI Insight 2023; 8:e154164. [PMID: 36749631 PMCID: PMC10077489 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.154164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The glomerular endothelial glycocalyx (GEnGlx) forms the first part of the glomerular filtration barrier. Previously, we showed that mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) activation caused GEnGlx damage and albuminuria. In this study, we investigated whether MR antagonism could limit albuminuria in diabetes and studied the site of action. Streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats developed albuminuria, increased glomerular albumin permeability (Ps'alb), and increased glomerular matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity with corresponding GEnGlx loss. MR antagonism prevented albuminuria progression, restored Ps'alb, preserved GEnGlx, and reduced MMP activity. Enzymatic degradation of the GEnGlx negated the benefits of MR antagonism, confirming their dependence on GEnGlx integrity. Exposing human glomerular endothelial cells (GEnC) to diabetic conditions in vitro increased MMPs and caused glycocalyx damage. Amelioration of these effects confirmed a direct effect of MR antagonism on GEnC. To confirm relevance to human disease, we used a potentially novel confocal imaging method to show loss of GEnGlx in renal biopsy specimens from patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN). In addition, patients with DN randomized to receive an MR antagonist had reduced urinary MMP2 activity and albuminuria compared with placebo and baseline levels. Taken together, our work suggests that MR antagonists reduce MMP activity and thereby preserve GEnGlx, resulting in reduced glomerular permeability and albuminuria in diabetes.
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- Michael Crompton
- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Pathology Department, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Division of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, Aldo Moro University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, Aldo Moro University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Bristol Renal, Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Li X, Jafari SM, Zhou F, Hong H, Jia X, Mei X, Hou G, Yuan Y, Liu B, Chen S, Gong Y, Yan H, Chang R, Zhang J, Ren F, Li Y. The intracellular fate and transport mechanism of shape, size and rigidity varied nanocarriers for understanding their oral delivery efficiency. Biomaterials 2023; 294:121995. [PMID: 36641813 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.121995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Nanocarriers have become an effective strategy to overcome epithelial absorption barriers. During the absorption process, the endocytosis mechanisms, cell internalization pathways, and transport efficiency of nanocarriers are greatly impacted by their physical properties. To understand the relationship between physical properties of nanocarriers and their abilities overcoming multiple absorption barriers, nanocarriers with variable physical properties were prepared via self-assembly of hydrolyzed α-lactalbumin peptide fragments. The impacts of size, shape, and rigidity of nanocarriers on epithelial cells endocytosis mechanisms, internalization pathways, transport efficiency, and bioavailability were studied systematically. The results showed that nanospheres were mainly internalized via clathrin-mediated endocytosis, which was then locked in lysosomes and degraded enzymatically in cytoplasm. While macropinocytosis was the primary pathway of nanotubes and transported to the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus, resulting in a high drug concentration and sustained release in cytoplasm. Besides, nanotubes can overcome the multi-drug resistance by inhibiting the P-glycoprotein efflux. Furthermore, nanotubes can open intercellular tight-junctions instantaneously and reversibly, which promotes transport into blood circulation. The aqueous solubility of hydrophobic bioactive mangiferin (Mgf) was improved by nanocarriers. Most importantly, the bioavailability of Mgf was the highest for cross-linked short nanotube (CSNT) which outperformed free Mgf and other formulations by in vivo pharmacokinetic studies. Finally, Mgf-loaded CSNT showed an excellent therapeutic efficiency in vivo for the intervention of streptozotocin-induced diabetes. These results indicate that cross-linked α-lactalbumin nanotubes could be an effective nanocarrier delivery system for improving the epithelium cellular absorption and bioavailability of hydrophobic bioactive compounds.
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- Xin Li
- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Comparison of Local Metabolic Changes in Diabetic Rodent Kidneys Using Mass Spectrometry Imaging. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13030324. [PMID: 36984764 PMCID: PMC10060001 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13030324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Understanding the renal region-specific metabolic alteration in different animal models of diabetic nephropathy (DN) is critical for uncovering the underlying mechanisms and for developing effective treatments. In the present study, spatially resolved metabolomics based on air flow-assisted desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry imaging (AFADESI-MSI) was used to compare the local metabolic changes in the kidneys of HFD/STZ-induced diabetic rats and db/db mice. As a result, a total of 67 and 59 discriminating metabolites were identified and visualized in the kidneys of the HFD/STZ-induced diabetic rats and db/db mice, respectively. The result showed that there were significant region-specific changes in the glycolysis, TCA cycle, lipid metabolism, carnitine metabolism, choline metabolism, and purine metabolism in both DN models. However, the regional levels of the ten metabolites, including glucose, AMP, eicosenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, Phosphatidylserine (36:1), Phosphatidylserine (36:4), Phosphatidylethanolamine (34:1), Phosphatidylethanolamine (36:4), Phosphatidylcholine (34:2), Phosphatidylinositol (38:5) were changed in reversed directions, indicating significant differences in the local metabolic phenotypes of these two commonly used DN animal models. This study provides comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the differences in the tissue and molecular pathological features in diabetic kidney injury in HFD/STZ-induced diabetic rats and db/db mice.
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Rodent Models of Diabetic Retinopathy as a Useful Research Tool to Study Neurovascular Cross-Talk. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12020262. [PMID: 36829539 PMCID: PMC9952991 DOI: 10.3390/biology12020262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases leading to dysfunction of various organs, including ocular complications such as diabetic retinopathy (DR). Nowadays, DR treatments involve invasive options and are applied at the sight-threatening stages of DR. It is important to investigate noninvasive or pharmacological methods enabling the disease to be controlled at the early stage or to prevent ocular complications. Animal models are useful in DR laboratory practice, and this review is dedicated to them. The first part describes the characteristics of the most commonly used genetic rodent models in DR research. The second part focuses on the main chemically induced models. The authors pay particular attention to the streptozotocin model. Moreover, this section is enriched with practical aspects and contains the current protocols used in research in the last three years. Both parts include suggestions on which aspect of DR can be tested using a given model and the disadvantages of each model. Although animal models show huge variability, they are still an important and irreplaceable research tool. Note that the choice of a research model should be thoroughly considered and dependent on the aspect of the disease to be analyzed.
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Castañeda R, Cáceres A, Cruz SM, Aceituno JA, Marroquín ES, Barrios Sosa AC, Strangman WK, Williamson RT. Nephroprotective plant species used in traditional Mayan Medicine for renal-associated diseases. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 301:115755. [PMID: 36181985 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The prevalence of kidney disease has increased rapidly in recent years and has emerged as one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Natural products have been suggested as valuable nephroprotective agents due to their multi-target and synergistic effects on modulating important proteins involved in kidney injury. There is a large number of plant species that have been used traditionally for kidney-related conditions in Mesoamerican medicine by different cultural groups that could provide a valuable source of nephroprotective therapeutic candidates and could lead to potential drug discovery. AIM OF REVIEW This review aims to provide an overview of the currently known efficacy of plant species used traditionally in Mesoamerica by Mayan groups to treat kidney-related conditions and to analyze the phytochemical, pharmacological, molecular, toxicological, and clinical evidence to contribute to public health efforts and for directing future research. METHODS Primary sources of plant use reports for traditional kidney-related disorders in Mesoamerica were searched systematically from library catalogs, theses, and scientific databases (PubMed, Google Scholar; and Science Direct), and were filtered according to usage frequency in Mayan groups and plant endemism. The database of traditional plants was further analyzed based on associations with published reports of the phytochemical, pharmacological, molecular, toxicological, and clinical evidence. RESULTS The most reported kidney-related conditions used traditionally in Mayan medicine involve reducing renal damage (a cultural interpretation that considers an inflammatory or infectious condition), cleaning or purifying the blood and kidney, reducing kidney pain, and eliminating kidney stones. A total of 208 plants used for kidney-related problems by 10 Mayan groups were found, representing 143 native species, where only 42 have reported pharmacological activity against kidney damage, mainly approached by in vitro and in vivo models of chemical- or drug-induced nephrotoxicity, diabetes nephropathy, and renal injury produced by hypertension. Nephroprotective effects are mainly mediated by reducing oxidative stress, inflammatory response, fibrosis mechanisms, and apoptosis in the kidney. The most common nephroprotective compounds associated with traditional Mayan medicine were flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic acids. The most widely studied traditional plants in terms of pharmacological evidence, bioactive compounds, and mechanisms of action, are Annona muricata L., Carica papaya L., Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam., Lantana camara L., Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw., Tagetes erecta L., and Zea mays L. Most of the plant species with reported pharmacological activity against kidney damage were considered safe in toxicological studies. CONCLUSION Available pharmacological reports suggest that several herbs used in traditional Mayan medicine for renal-associated diseases may have nephroprotective effects and consistent pharmacological evidence, nephroprotective compounds, and mechanisms of action in different models of kidney injury. However, more research is required to fully understand the potential of traditional Mayan medicine in drug discovery given the limited ethnobotanical studies and data available for most species with regards to identification on bioactive components, pharmacological mechanisms, and the scarce number of clinical studies.
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- Rodrigo Castañeda
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of San Carlos, Guatemala.
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of San Carlos, Guatemala.
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of San Carlos, Guatemala.
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of San Carlos, Guatemala.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA.
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Gazzard SE, van der Wolde J, Haruhara K, Bertram JF, Cullen‐McEwen LA. Nephron deficit and low podocyte density increase risk of albuminuria and glomerulosclerosis in a model of diabetes. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15579. [PMID: 36695822 PMCID: PMC9875819 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15579] [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: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Podocytes are terminally differentiated epithelial cells in glomeruli. Podocyte injury and loss are features of many diseases leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The developmental origins of health and disease hypothesis propose an adverse intrauterine environment can lead to CKD later in life, especially when a second postnatal challenge is experienced. The aim of this study was to examine whether a suboptimal maternal environment would result in reduced podocyte endowment, increasing susceptibility to diabetes-induced renal injury. Female C57BL/6 mice were fed a low protein diet (LPD) to induce growth restriction or a normal protein diet (NPD) from 3 weeks before mating until weaning (postnatal Day 21, P21) when nephron and podocyte endowment were assessed in one male and one female offspring per litter. Littermates were administered streptozotocin or vehicle at 6 weeks of age. Urinary albumin excretion, glomerular size, and podometrics were assessed following 18 weeks of hyperglycemia. LPD offspring were growth restricted and had lower nephron and podocyte number at P21. However, by 24 weeks the podocyte deficit was no longer evident and despite low nephron endowment neither albuminuria nor glomerulosclerosis were observed. Podocyte number was unaffected by 18 weeks of hyperglycemia in NPD and LPD offspring. Diabetes increased glomerular volume reducing podocyte density, with more pronounced effects in LPD offspring. LPD and NPD diabetic offspring developed mild albuminuria with LPD demonstrating an earlier onset. LPD offspring also developed glomerular pathology. These findings indicate that growth-restricted LPD offspring with low nephron number and normalized podocyte endowment were more susceptible to alterations in glomerular volume and podocyte density leading to more rapid onset of albuminuria and renal injury than NPD offspring.
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- Sarah E. Gazzard
- Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityMelbourneAustralia
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- Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityMelbourneAustralia
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- Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityMelbourneAustralia
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal MedicineThe Jikei University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityMelbourneAustralia
- ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering TechnologiesMelbourneAustralia
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- Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash Biomedicine Discovery InstituteMonash UniversityMelbourneAustralia
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NAD + Metabolism and Interventions in Premature Renal Aging and Chronic Kidney Disease. Cells 2022; 12:cells12010021. [PMID: 36611814 PMCID: PMC9818486 DOI: 10.3390/cells12010021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Premature aging causes morphological and functional changes in the kidney, leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is a global public health issue with far-reaching consequences, including cardio-vascular complications, increased frailty, shortened lifespan and a heightened risk of kidney failure. Dialysis or transplantation are lifesaving therapies, but they can also be debilitating. Currently, no cure is available for CKD, despite ongoing efforts to identify clinical biomarkers of premature renal aging and molecular pathways of disease progression. Kidney proximal tubular epithelial cells (PTECs) have high energy demand, and disruption of their energy homeostasis has been linked to the progression of kidney disease. Consequently, metabolic reprogramming of PTECs is gaining interest as a therapeutic tool. Preclinical and clinical evidence is emerging that NAD+ homeostasis, crucial for PTECs' oxidative metabolism, is impaired in CKD, and administration of dietary NAD+ precursors could have a prophylactic role against age-related kidney disease. This review describes the biology of NAD+ in the kidney, including its precursors and cellular roles, and discusses the importance of NAD+ homeostasis for renal health. Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive summary of preclinical and clinical studies aimed at increasing NAD+ levels in premature renal aging and CKD.
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Hung TW, Yu MH, Yang TY, Yang MY, Chen JY, Chan KC, Wang CJ. Acarbose Protects Glucolipotoxicity-Induced Diabetic Nephropathy by Inhibiting Ras Expression in High-Fat Diet-Fed db/db Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315312. [PMID: 36499639 PMCID: PMC9736061 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315312] [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: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) exacerbates renal tissue damage and is a major cause of end-stage renal disease. Reactive oxygen species play a vital role in hyperglycemia-induced renal injury. This study examined whether the oral hypoglycemic drug acarbose (Ab) could attenuate the progression of DN in type 2 diabetes mellitus mice. In this study, 50 mg/kg body weight of Ab was administered to high-fat diet (HFD)-fed db/db mice. Their body weight was recorded every week, and the serum glucose concentration was monitored every 2 weeks. Following their euthanasia, the kidneys of mice were analyzed through hematoxylin and eosin, periodic acid Schiff, Masson's trichrome, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining. The results revealed that Ab stabilized the plasma glucose and indirectly improved the insulin sensitivity and renal functional biomarkers in diabetic mice. In addition, diabetes-induced glomerular hypertrophy, the saccharide accumulation, and formation of collagen fiber were reduced in diabetic mice receiving Ab. Although the dosages of Ab cannot decrease the blood sugar in db/db mice, our results indicate that Ab alleviates glucolipotoxicity-induced DN by inhibiting kidney fibrosis-related proteins through the Ras/ERK pathway.
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- Tung-Wei Hung
- School of Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition, Chung Shan Medical University, No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Health Industry Technology Management, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Health Industry Technology Management, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Health Industry Technology Management, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (K.-C.C.); (C.-J.W.); Tel.: +886-4-247-30022 (ext. 34704) (K.-C.C.); +886-4-247-30022 (ext. 11670) (C.-J.W.)
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- Department of Health Industry Technology Management, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (K.-C.C.); (C.-J.W.); Tel.: +886-4-247-30022 (ext. 34704) (K.-C.C.); +886-4-247-30022 (ext. 11670) (C.-J.W.)
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Teuma L, Eshwaran R, Tawokam Fongang U, Wieland J, Shao F, Lagana ML, Wang Y, Agaci A, Hammes HP, Feng Y. Glucosamine inhibits extracellular matrix accumulation in experimental diabetic nephropathy. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1048305. [PMID: 36532524 PMCID: PMC9751334 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1048305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Glucosamine, the intermediate metabolite of the hexosamine biosynthesis pathway (HBP), is widely used as a supplementary drug in patients with osteoarthritis. However, its consequences in such patients concomitantly suffering from diabetic nephropathy is unknown. METHODS The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of exogenous administration of glucosamine in the diabetic kidney. A mouse model of streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in vivo and cultured endothelial cells in vitro were used in the study. The mice were treated with glucosamine for 6 months. Renal function was evaluated by metabolic cage, and histology of the kidney was estimated by periodic acid-schiff (PAS) staining. The expression of related genes was assessed by real-time PCR, immunofluorescence staining, immunoblotting and ELISA. RESULTS There was no significant difference in urinary albumin secretion, relative kidney weight, or creatinine clearance between the groups treated with glucosamine and controls. Assessment of the kidney demonstrated reduction in mesangial expansion and fibronectin expression in the diabetic glomeruli treated with glucosamine. Glucosamine treatment significantly decreased α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) protein expression in both diabetic and control kidneys, whereas the expression of other fibrosis-related genes and inflammatory factors was unaltered. Moreover, α-SMA colocalized with the endothelial marker CD31 in the diabetic and control kidneys, and glucosamine reduced α-SMA+ ECs in the diabetic glomeruli. In addition, glucosamine suppressed α-SMA expression in endothelial cells treated with or without high glucose. DISCUSSION In summary, this is the first report to show that glucosamine reduces mesangial expansion and inhibits endothelial-mesenchymal transition in diabetic nephropathy. The underlying mechanisms need to be further investigated.
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- Loic Teuma
- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
- Preclinical and Translational Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Rende, Italy
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- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- 5th Medical Clinic, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Experimental Pharmacology Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, European Center for Angioscience (ECAS), Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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Damrath JG, Metzger CE, Allen MR, Wallace JM. A novel murine model of combined insulin-dependent diabetes and chronic kidney disease has greater skeletal detriments than either disease individually. Bone 2022; 165:116559. [PMID: 36116758 PMCID: PMC9798592 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2022.116559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) consistently rank among the top ten conditions in prevalence and mortality in the United States. Insulin-dependent diabetes (IDD) and CKD each increase the risk of skeletal fractures and fracture-related mortality. However, it remains unknown whether these conditions have interactive end-organ effects on the skeleton. We hypothesized that combining IDD and CKD in mice would cause structural and mechanical bone alterations that are more deleterious compared to the single disease states. Female C57BL6/J mice were divided into four groups: 1) N = 12 Control (CTRL), 2) N = 10 Streptozotocin-induced IDD (STZ), 3) N = 10 Adenine diet-induced CKD (AD), and 4) N = 9 Combination (STZ+AD). STZ administration resulted in significantly higher blood glucose, HbA1c (p < 0.0001), and glucose intolerance (p < 0.0001). AD resulted in higher blood urea nitrogen (p = 0.0002) while AD, but not STZ+AD mice, had high serum parathyroid hormone (p < 0.0001) and phosphorus (p = 0.0005). STZ lowered bone turnover (p = 0.001). Trabecular bone volume was lowered by STZ (p < 0.0001) and increased by AD (p = 0.003). Tissue mineral density was lowered by STZ (p < 0.0001) and AD (p = 0.02) in trabecular bone but only lowered by STZ in cortical bone (p = 0.002). Cortical porosity of the proximal tibia was increased by AD, moment of inertia was lower in both disease groups, and most cortical properties were lower in all groups vs CTRL. Ultimate force, stiffness, toughness, and total displacement/strain were lowered by STZ and AD. Fracture toughness was lower by AD (p = 0.003). Importantly, Cohen's D indicated that STZ+AD most strongly lowered bone turnover and mechanical properties. Taken together, structural and material-level bone properties are altered by STZ and AD while their combination resulted in greater detriments, indicating that improving bone health in the combined disease state may require novel interventions.
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- John G Damrath
- Purdue University, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
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Li HD, You YK, Shao BY, Wu WF, Wang YF, Guo JB, Meng XM, Chen H. Roles and crosstalks of macrophages in diabetic nephropathy. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1015142. [PMID: 36405700 PMCID: PMC9666695 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1015142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the most common chronic kidney disease. Accumulation of glucose and metabolites activates resident macrophages in kidneys. Resident macrophages play diverse roles on diabetic kidney injuries by releasing cytokines/chemokines, recruiting peripheral monocytes/macrophages, enhancing renal cell injuries (podocytes, mesangial cells, endothelial cells and tubular epithelial cells), and macrophage-myofibroblast transition. The differentiation and cross-talks of macrophages ultimately result renal inflammation and fibrosis in DN. Emerging evidence shows that targeting macrophages by suppressing macrophage activation/transition, and macrophages-cell interactions may be a promising approach to attenuate DN. In the review, we summarized the diverse roles of macrophages and the cross-talks to other cells in DN, and highlighted the therapeutic potentials by targeting macrophages.
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- Hai-Di Li
- Department of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory of Immune Medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory of Immune Medicines, Ministry of Education, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Haiyong Chen, ; Xiao-Ming Meng,
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- *Correspondence: Haiyong Chen, ; Xiao-Ming Meng,
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Abou Daher A, Alkhansa S, Azar WS, Rafeh R, Ghadieh HE, Eid AA. Translational Aspects of the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Complexes in Diabetic Nephropathy. Antioxid Redox Signal 2022; 37:802-819. [PMID: 34544257 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2021.0217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Significance: Despite the many efforts put into understanding diabetic nephropathy (DN), direct treatments for DN have yet to be discovered. Understanding the mechanisms behind DN is an essential step in the development of novel therapeutic regimens. The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway has emerged as an important candidate in the quest for drug discovery because of its role in regulating growth, proliferation, as well as protein and lipid metabolism. Recent Advances: Kidney cells have been found to rely on basal autophagy for survival and for conserving kidney integrity. Recent studies have shown that diabetes induces renal autophagy deregulation, leading to kidney injury. Hyper-activation of the mTOR pathway and oxidative stress have been suggested to play a role in diabetes-induced autophagy imbalance. Critical Issues: A detailed understanding of the role of mTOR signaling in diabetes-associated complications is of major importance in the search for a cure. In this review, we provide evidence that mTOR is heavily implicated in diabetes-induced kidney injury. We suggest possible mechanisms through which mTOR exerts its negative effects by increasing insulin resistance, upregulating oxidative stress, and inhibiting autophagy. Future Directions: Both increased oxidative stress and autophagy deregulation are deeply embedded in DN. However, the mechanisms controlling oxidative stress and autophagy are not well understood. Although Akt/mTOR signaling seems to play an important role in oxidative stress and autophagy, further investigation is required to uncover the details of this signaling pathway. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 37, 802-819.
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- Alaa Abou Daher
- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.,AUB Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.,AUB Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.,Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.,AUB Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.,AUB Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.,AUB Diabetes, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Ozkan S, Isildar B, Ercin M, Gezginci-Oktayoglu S, Konukoglu D, Neşetoğlu N, Oncul M, Koyuturk M. Therapeutic potential of conditioned medium obtained from deferoxamine preconditioned umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells on diabetic nephropathy model. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:438. [PMID: 36056427 PMCID: PMC9438289 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-03121-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)-derived conditioned media (CM) can be increased after preconditioning with various chemical agents. The aim of this study is comparative evaluation of effects of N-CM and DFS-CM which are collected from normal (N) and deferoxamine (DFS) preconditioned umbilical cord-derived MSCs on rat diabetic nephropathy (DN) model. Methods After incubation of the MSCs in serum-free medium with/without 150 µM DFS for 48 h, the contents of N-CM and DFS-CM were analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Diabetes (D) was induced by single dose of 55 mg/kg streptozotocin. Therapeutic effects of CMs were evaluated by biochemical, physical, histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis. Results The concentrations of vascular endothelial growth factor alpha, nerve growth factor and glial-derived neurotrophic factor in DFS-CM increased, while one of brain-derived neurotrophic factor decreased in comparison with N-CM. The creatinine clearance rate increased significantly in both treatment groups, while the improvement in albumin/creatinine ratio and renal mass index values were only significant for D + DFS-CM group. Light and electron microscopic deteriorations and loss of podocytes-specific nephrin and Wilms tumor-1 (WT-1) expressions were significantly restored in both treatment groups. Tubular beclin-1 expression was significantly increased for DN group, but it decreased in both treatment groups. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL)-positive apoptotic cell death increased in the tubules of D group, while it was only significantly decreased for D + DFS-CM group. Conclusions DFS-CM can be more effective in the treatment of DN by reducing podocyte damage and tubular apoptotic cell death and regulating autophagic activity with its more concentrated secretome content than N-CM. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13287-022-03121-6.
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- Serbay Ozkan
- Histology and Embryology Department, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Kocamustafapaşa Street, 34098, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Histology and Embryology Department, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Kocamustafapaşa Street, 34098, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Biology Department, Molecular Biology Section, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Biology Department, Molecular Biology Section, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Drug Application and Research Center, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Histology and Embryology Department, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Kocamustafapaşa Street, 34098, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Das F, Ghosh-Choudhury N, Maity S, Kasinath BS, Choudhury GG. Oncoprotein DJ-1 interacts with mTOR complexes to effect transcription factor Hif1α-dependent expression of collagen I (α2) during renal fibrosis. J Biol Chem 2022; 298:102246. [PMID: 35835217 PMCID: PMC9399488 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2022.102246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Proximal tubular epithelial cells respond to transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) to synthesize collagen I (α2) during renal fibrosis. The oncoprotein DJ-1 has previously been shown to promote tumorigenesis and prevent apoptosis of dopaminergic neurons; however, its role in fibrosis signaling is unclear. Here, we show TGFβ-stimulation increased expression of DJ-1, which promoted noncanonical mTORC1 and mTORC2 activities. We show DJ-1 augmented the phosphorylation/activation of PKCβII, a direct substrate of mTORC2. In addition, coimmunoprecipitation experiments revealed association of DJ-1 with Raptor and Rictor, exclusive subunits of mTORC1 and mTORC2, respectively, as well as with mTOR kinase. Interestingly, siRNAs against DJ-1 blocked TGFβ-stimulated expression of collagen I (α2), while expression of DJ-1 increased expression of this protein. In addition, expression of dominant negative PKCβII and siRNAs against PKCβII significantly inhibited TGFβ-induced collagen I (α2) expression. In fact, constitutively active PKCβII abrogated the effect of siRNAs against DJ-1, suggesting a role of PKCβII downstream of this oncoprotein. Moreover, we demonstrate expression of collagen I (α2) stimulated by DJ-1 and its target PKCβII is dependent on the transcription factor hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (Hif1α). Finally, we show in the renal cortex of diabetic rats that increased TGFβ was associated with enhanced expression of DJ-1 and activation of mTOR and PKCβII, concomitant with increased Hif1α and collagen I (α2). Overall, we identified that DJ-1 affects TGFβ-induced expression of collagen I (α2) via an mTOR-, PKCβII-, and Hif1α-dependent mechanism to regulate renal fibrosis.
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- Falguni Das
- VA Research, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas; Department of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, Texas
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- VA Research, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas; Department of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, Texas; Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas.
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Jepsen MR, Østergaard JA, Conover CA, Wogensen L, Birn H, Krag SP, Fenton RA, Oxvig C. Increased activity of the metalloproteinase PAPP-A promotes diabetes-induced glomerular hypertrophy. Metabolism 2022; 132:155218. [PMID: 35588861 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2022.155218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious complication of diabetes and a common cause of end stage renal failure. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-signaling has been implicated in DN, but is mechanistically poorly understood. Here, we assessed the activity of the metalloproteinase PAPP-A, an activator of IGF activity, and its possible interaction with the endogenous PAPP-A inhibitors stanniocalcin (STC)-1 and -2 in the mammalian kidney under normal and hyperglycemic conditions. METHODS AND RESULTS Immunohistochemistry demonstrated that PAPP-A, its proteolytic substrate IGF binding protein-4, STC1 and STC2 are present in the human kidney. Endogenous inhibited complexes of PAPP-A (PAPP-A:STC1 and PAPP-A:STC2) were demonstrated in media conditioned by human mesangial cells (HMCs), suggesting that PAPP-A activity is regulated by the STCs in kidney tissue. A method for the selective detection of active PAPP-A in tissue was developed and a significant increase in glomerular active PAPP-A in human diabetic kidney relative to normal was observed. In DN patients, the estimated glomerular filtration rate correlated with PAPP-A activity. In diabetic mice, glomerular growth was reduced when PAPP-A activity was antagonized by adeno-associated virus-mediated overexpression of STC2. CONCLUSION We propose that PAPP-A activity in renal tissue is precisely balanced by STC1 and STC2. An imbalance in this equilibrium causing increased PAPP-A enzymatic activity potentially contributes to the development of DN, and thus, therapeutic targeting of PAPP-A activity may represent a novel strategy for its treatment.
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- Malene R Jepsen
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark; Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University Hospital, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Dean's Office, Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark; Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Histopathology, Aarhus University Hospital, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
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Heather LC, Hafstad AD, Halade GV, Harmancey R, Mellor KM, Mishra PK, Mulvihill EE, Nabben M, Nakamura M, Rider OJ, Ruiz M, Wende AR, Ussher JR. Guidelines on Models of Diabetic Heart Disease. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2022; 323:H176-H200. [PMID: 35657616 PMCID: PMC9273269 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00058.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including diabetic cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. As cardiovascular disease represents the number one cause of death in people with diabetes, there has been a major emphasis on understanding the mechanisms by which diabetes promotes cardiovascular disease, and how antidiabetic therapies impact diabetic heart disease. With a wide array of models to study diabetes (both type 1 and type 2), the field has made major progress in answering these questions. However, each model has its own inherent limitations. Therefore, the purpose of this guidelines document is to provide the field with information on which aspects of cardiovascular disease in the human diabetic population are most accurately reproduced by the available models. This review aims to emphasize the advantages and disadvantages of each model, and to highlight the practical challenges and technical considerations involved. We will review the preclinical animal models of diabetes (based on their method of induction), appraise models of diabetes-related atherosclerosis and heart failure, and discuss in vitro models of diabetic heart disease. These guidelines will allow researchers to select the appropriate model of diabetic heart disease, depending on the specific research question being addressed.
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- Lisa C Heather
- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT-The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Tampa, Florida, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
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- University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Departments of Genetics and Cell Biology, and Clinical Genetics, Maastricht University Medical Center, CARIM School of Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States
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- University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Nutrition, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.,Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Fili CV, Lin L, Chapman J, Hamilton D, Yates CR. Methylsulfonylmethane and Sesame Seed Oil Improve Dyslipidemia and Modulate Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Metabolism in Two Mouse Models of Diabetes. J Med Food 2022; 25:607-617. [PMID: 35708633 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2021.0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to identify alterations in lipids and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) metabolism in both the streptozotocin (STZ)-induced type 1 diabetic (T1D) mouse and the mutant db/db type 2 diabetic (T2D) mouse to establish a biological signature for the evaluation of natural products with purported lipid-altering activity. Eight-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were randomized to nondiabetic group or STZ-induced diabetic groups (n = 10/group). STZ-induced diabetic mice and 6-week-old male db/db mice (n = 10/group) were randomized to the following groups: (1) diabetic control, no treatment, (2) methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) treatment, (3) sesame seed oil (SSO) treatment, and (4) MSM+SSO combination treatment. Clinical parameters measured included weights, blood glucose, serum lipid panels, and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) detection of free fatty acids in serum, liver, brain, and eyes. Blood glucose significantly decreased after 4 weeks of MSM treatment in T1D mice. Serum PUFA levels were significantly reduced in T2D mice compared with control mice. In contrast, treatment with SSO reversed this effect in T2D mice, exhibiting serum PUFA levels comparable to control mice. Serum triglycerides were significantly increased in both diabetic models compared to nondiabetic control, mimicking diabetes in people. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) was significantly increased in T1D receiving MSM+SSO and all T2D treatment groups. A corresponding significant decrease in non-HDL cholesterol was seen in T2D mice in all treatment groups. MSM+SSO treatment's effects on HDL and non-HDL cholesterol and PUFA metabolism could lead to improved clinical outcomes in diabetics by improving the lipid profile.
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- Cameron V Fili
- Department of Comparative Medicine, College of Graduate Health Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.College of Pharmacy; University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy; University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.,Regenerative Medicine Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy; University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Comparative Medicine, College of Graduate Health Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.College of Pharmacy; University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy; University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Tan H, Chen J, Li Y, Li Y, Zhong Y, Li G, Liu L, Li Y. Glabridin, a bioactive component of licorice, ameliorates diabetic nephropathy by regulating ferroptosis and the VEGF/Akt/ERK pathways. Mol Med 2022; 28:58. [PMID: 35596156 PMCID: PMC9123664 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-022-00481-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Glabridin (Glab) is a bioactive component of licorice that can ameliorate diabetes, but its role in diabetic nephropathy (DN) has seldom been reported. Herein, we explored the effect and underlying mechanism of Glab on DN. Methods The bioactive component-target network of licorice against DN was by a network pharmacology approach. The protective effect of Glab on the kidney was investigated by a high-fat diet with streptozotocin induced-diabetic rat model. High glucose-induced NRK-52E cells were used for in vitro studies. The effects of Glab on ferroptosis and VEGF/Akt/ERK pathways in DN were investigated in vivo and in vitro using qRT-PCR, WB, and IHC experiments. Results Bioinformatics analysis constructed a network comprising of 10 bioactive components of licorice and 40 targets for DN. 13 matching targets of Glab were mainly involved in the VEGF signaling pathway. Glab treatment ameliorated general states and reduced FBG, HOMA-β, and HOMA-insulin index of diabetic rats. The renal pathological changes and the impaired renal function (the increased levels of Scr, BUN, UREA, KIM-1, NGAL, and TIMP-1) were also improved by Glab. Moreover, Glab repressed ferroptosis by increasing SOD and GSH activity, and GPX4, SLC7A11, and SLC3A2 expression, and decreasing MDA and iron concentrations, and TFR1 expression, in vivo and in vitro. Mechanically, Glab significantly suppressed VEGF, p-AKT, p-ERK1/2 expression in both diabetic rats and HG-induced NRK-52E cells. Conclusions This study revealed protective effects of Glab on the kidney of diabetic rats, which might exert by suppressing ferroptosis and the VEGF/Akt/ERK pathway.
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- Hongtao Tan
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huicheng District, No. 41 Eling North Road, Huizhou, 516000, Guangdong, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huicheng District, No. 41 Eling North Road, Huizhou, 516000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huicheng District, No. 41 Eling North Road, Huizhou, 516000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huicheng District, No. 41 Eling North Road, Huizhou, 516000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huicheng District, No. 41 Eling North Road, Huizhou, 516000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huicheng District, No. 41 Eling North Road, Huizhou, 516000, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huizhou Municipal Central Hospital, Huicheng District, No. 41 Eling North Road, Huizhou, 516000, Guangdong, China.
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Hudkova O, Krysiuk I, Drobot L, Latyshko N. Rhabdomyolysis attenuates activity of semicarbazide sensitive amine oxidase as the marker of nephropathy in diabetic rats. UKRAINIAN BIOCHEMICAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.15407/ubj94.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Saccharomyces boulardii exerts renoprotection by modulating oxidative stress, renin angiotensin system and uropathogenic microbiota in a murine model of diabetes. Life Sci 2022; 301:120616. [PMID: 35533758 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120616] [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: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIMS We aimed to investigate whether Saccharomyces boulardii strain might exert renoprotective effects by modulating renal renin angiotensin system, oxidative stress and intestinal microbiota in streptozotocin-diabetic mice. MAIN METHODS Thirty-six C57BL/6 male mice were divided into four groups: control (C), control + probiotic (CP), diabetes (D), diabetes + probiotic (DP). Diabetes was induced by one intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin and Saccharomyces boulardii was administered by oral gavage for 8 weeks. Blood glucose, albuminuria and urinary volume were measured. Renal levels of angiotensin peptides (angiotensin I, II and 1-7) and the activities of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and ACE2 were determined, besides that, renal morphology, serotonin and dopamine levels and also microbiota composition were analyzed. KEY FINDINGS Probiotics significantly increased C-peptide secretion and reduced blood glucose of diabetic animals. Saccharomyces boulardii also improved renal antioxidant defense, restored serotonin and dopamine concentration, and activated the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) vasodilator and antifibrotic axis. The modulation of these markers was associated with a beneficial impact on glomerular structure and renal function of diabetic treated animals. The phenotypic changes induced by Saccharomyces boulardii were also related to modulation of intestinal microbiota, evidenced by the decreased abundance of Proteus and Escherichia-Shigella, considered diabetic nephropathy biomarkers. SIGNIFICANCE Therefore, probiotic administration to streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice improves kidney structure and function in a murine model and might represent a reasonable strategy to counteract nephropathy-associated maladaptive responses in diabetes.
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Bu Y, Shih KC, Tong L. The ocular surface and diabetes, the other 21st Century epidemic. Exp Eye Res 2022; 220:109099. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2022.109099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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YY1 inactivated transcription co-regulator PGC-1α to promote mitochondrial dysfunction of early diabetic nephropathy-associated tubulointerstitial fibrosis. Cell Biol Toxicol 2022:10.1007/s10565-022-09711-7. [PMID: 35445903 DOI: 10.1007/s10565-022-09711-7] [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: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The development of diabetic nephropathy (DN) could be promoted by the occurrence of tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF), which had a closely relationship with mitochondrial dysfunction of renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs). As a key regulator of metabolic homeostasis, Yin Yang 1 (YY1) played an important role not only in regulating fibrosis process, but also in maintaining mitochondrial function of pancreatic β cells. However, it was not clear whether YY1 participated in maintaining mitochondrial function of RTECs in early DN-associated TIF. In this study, we dynamically detected mitochondrial functions and protein expression of YY1 in db/db mice and high glucose (HG)-cultured HK-2 cells. Our results showed that comparing with the occurrence of TIF, the emergence of mitochondrial dysfunction of RTECs was an earlier even, besides the up-regulated and nuclear translocated YY1. Correlation analysis showed YY1 expressions were negatively associated with PGC-1α in vitro and in vivo. Further mechanism research demonstrated the formation of mTOR-YY1 heterodimer induced by HG upregulated YY1, the nuclear translocation of which inactivated PGC-1α by binding to the PGC-1α promoter. Overexpression of YY1 induced mitochondrial dysfunctions in normal glucose cultured HK-2 cells and 8-week-old db/m mice. While, dysfunctional mitochondria induced by HG could be improved by knockdown of YY1. Finally, downregulation of YY1 could retard the progression of TIF by preventing mitochondrial functions, resulting in the improvement of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in early DN. These findings suggested that YY1 was a novel regulator of mitochondrial function of RTECs and contributed to the occurrence of early DN-associated TIF .
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Gandi Capsule Improved Podocyte Lipid Metabolism of Diabetic Nephropathy Mice through SIRT1/AMPK/HNF4A Pathway. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:6275505. [PMID: 35480869 PMCID: PMC9038418 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6275505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Podocyte lipid accumulation is a potential therapeutic target for diabetic nephropathy (DN). This study was aimed at clarifying the mechanism of Gandi capsule (GDC) ameliorating DN by regulating the lipid metabolism of podocytes. Network pharmacology methods were performed to screen the key molecules and potential targets of GDC for constructing the molecular-protein interaction network of GDC and conducting signal pathway enrichment analysis. GDC was predicted to ameliorate DN through SIRT1/AMPK/HNF4A pathway. Our results showed that GDC improved renal function in db/db mice. Besides, GDC exhibited effectiveness in relieving kidney tissue damage and renal lipid accumulation in db/db mice, and same effects were present in GDC-active ingredient baicalin. We further proved the new role of HNF4A in the lipid metabolism of DN mediated by SIRT1 and AMPK signaling pathways. The results suggested decreased expression of SIRT1 and p-AMPKα in the kidney tissue and increased expression of HNF4A of db/db mice compared with the control group. GDC and baicalin could reverse these expression changes. Furthermore, similar expression changes were observed in the murine podocyte cell line (MPC-5) treated with different concentrations of GDC and baicalin. Our research suggested that GDC and its active ingredient baicalin could alleviate the abnormal lipid metabolism in the kidney of db/db mice and might exert renal protection through the SIRT1/AMPK/HNF4A pathway.
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