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Kosovic I, Filipovic N, Benzon B, Vukojevic K, Saraga M, Glavina Durdov M, Bocina I, Saraga-Babic M. Spatio-temporal patterning of different connexins in developing and postnatal human kidneys and in nephrotic syndrome of the Finnish type (CNF). Sci Rep 2020; 10:8756. [PMID: 32471989 PMCID: PMC7260365 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65777-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Connexins (Cxs) are membrane-spanning proteins which enable flow of information important for kidney homeostasis. Changes in their spatiotemporal patterning characterize blood vessel abnormalities and chronic kidney diseases (CKD). We analysed spatiotemporal expression of Cx37, Cx40, Cx43 and Cx45 in nephron and glomerular cells of developing, postnatal kidneys, and nephrotic syndrome of the Finnish type (CNF) by using immunohistochemistry, statistical methods and electron microscopy. During kidney development, strong Cx45 expression in proximal tubules and decreasing expression in glomeruli was observed. In developing distal nephron, Cx37 and Cx40 showed moderate-to-strong expression, while weak Cx43 expression gradually increased. Cx45/Cx40 co-localized in mesangial and granular cells. Cx43 /Cx45 co-localized in podocytes, mesangial and parietal epithelial cells, and with podocyte markers (synaptopodin, nephrin). Different Cxs co-expressed with endothelial (CD31) and VSMC (α -SMA) markers in vascular walls. Peak signalling of Cx37, Cx43 and Cx40 accompanied kidney nephrogenesis, while strongest Cx45 signalling paralleled nephron maturation. Spatiotemporal Cxs patterning indicate participation of Cx45 in differentiation of proximal tubules, and Cx43, Cx37 and Cx40 in distal tubules differentiation. CNF characterized disorganized Cx45 expression in proximal tubules, increased Cx43 expression in distal tubules and overall elevation of Cx40 and Cx37, while Cx40 co-localized with increased number of interstitial myofibroblasts.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ivona Kosovic
- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia.,Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital in Split, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospital in Split, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Split, Split, Croatia.
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Chirackal RS, Jayachandran M, Wang X, Edeh S, Haskic Z, Perinpam M, Halling TM, Mehta R, Rivera ME, Lieske JC. Urinary extracellular vesicle-associated MCP-1 and NGAL derived from specific nephron segments differ between calcium oxalate stone formers and controls. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2019; 317:F1475-F1482. [PMID: 31461349 DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00515.2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Randall's plaque (RP; subepithelial calcification) appears to be an important precursor of kidney stone disease. However, RP cannot be noninvasively detected. The present study investigated candidate biomarkers associated with extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the urine of calcium stone formers (CSFs) with low (<5% papillary surface area) and high (≥5% papillary surface area) percentages of RP and a group of nonstone formers. RPs were quantitated via videotaping and image processing in consecutive CSFs undergoing percutaneous surgery for stone removal. Urinary EVs derived from cells of different nephron segments of CSFs (n = 64) and nonstone formers (n = 40) were quantified in biobanked cell-free urine by standardized and validated digital flow cytometer using fluorophore-conjugated antibodies. Overall, the number of EVs carrying surface monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) were significantly lower in CSFs compared with nonstone former controls (P < 0.05) but did not differ statistically between CSFs with low and high RPs. The number of EVs associated with osteopontin did not differ between any groups. Thus, EVs carrying MCP-1 and NGAL may directly or indirectly contribute to stone pathogenesis as evidenced by the lower of these populations of EVs in stone formers compared with nonstone formers. Validation of EV-associated MCP-1 and NGAL as noninvasive biomarkers of kidney stone pathogenesis in larger populations is warranted.
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- Robin S Chirackal
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.,Division of Hematology Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.,Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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