Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Aug. 27, 2021
Diabetic
nephropathy
(DN)
is
a
serious
complication
of
diabetes
mellitus.
Long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
regulators
in
DN
progression.
However,
the
regulatory
mechanisms
multiple
lncRNAs
remain
to
be
determined.
Our
aim
was
investigate
function
and
molecular
mechanism
lncRNA
RNA
component
mitochondrial
RNAase
P
(Rmrp)
DN.
Here,
we
observed
that
expression
Rmrp
up-regulated
kidney
db/db
mice
high
glucose
induced
glomerular
mesangial
cells
(MC).
More
importantly,
abnormal
transcription
by
nuclear
factor
Sp1,
which
promotes
proliferation
production
fibrotic
markers
MC.
Subsequently,
screened
miRNAs
related
found
miR-1a-3p
co-localized
at
subcellular
level
MC,
could
directly
binds
miR-1a-3p.
Further
research
demonstrated
elevated
significantly
attenuated
fibrosis-promoting
effects
up-regulation
Rmrp.
At
same
time,
also
investigated
can
bind
Jun
D
proto-oncogene
(JunD),
thereby
regulating
protein
JunD.
Rmrp-induced
fibrogenesis
were
reversed
co-transfection
with
JunD
siRNA.
In
summary,
Sp1
drive
via
sponging
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 727 - 727
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Diabetic
Kidney
Disease
(DKD)
is
the
leading
cause
of
end-stage
renal
disease
(ESRD)
worldwide.
Among
individuals
with
type
1
diabetes
mellitus
(T1DM),
30–40%
are
at
risk
developing
DKD.
This
review
focuses
on
mechanistic
processes,
available
and
emerging
biomarkers
for
diagnosing,
monitoring,
preventing
DKD,
as
well
treatment
options
targeted
DKD
patients.
A
literature
search
was
conducted
PubMed
Scopus
using
specific
keywords.
Inclusion
exclusion
criteria
were
applied
to
select
articles
used
this
review.
The
highlights
various
mechanisms
involved
in
progression
more
severe
stages.
Additionally,
several
have
been
identified,
which
aid
diagnosing
monitoring
disease.
Furthermore,
numerous
approaches
being
explored
address
underlying
causes
Advanced
research
exploring
new
medications
remission;
sodium-glucose
cotransport
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
finerenone,
particular,
gaining
attention
their
novel
renoprotective
effects.
a
major
complication
diabetes,
marked
by
complex
multifactorial
mechanisms.
Thus,
understanding
these
processes
essential
therapies
potentially
reverse
progression.
Biomarkers
show
promise
early
diagnosis
progression,
while
current
strategies
underscore
importance
multifaceted
approach.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(3)
Published: Nov. 25, 2021
Diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
refers
to
a
group
of
metabolic
disorders
that
are
characterized
by
hyperglycemia.
Oral
subcutaneously
administered
antidiabetic
drugs
such
as
insulin,
glipalamide,
and
metformin
can
temporarily
balance
blood
sugar
levels,
however,
long-term
administration
these
therapies
is
associated
with
undesirable
side
effects
on
the
kidney
liver.
In
addition,
due
overproduction
reactive
oxygen
species
hyperglycemia-induced
macrovascular
system
damage,
diabetics
have
an
increased
risk
complications.
Fortunately,
recent
advances
in
nanomaterials
provided
new
opportunities
for
diabetes
therapy
diagnosis.
This
review
provides
panoramic
overview
current
detection
diabetic
biomarkers
treatment.
Apart
from
sensing
mechanisms
activities,
applications
bioengineered
nanoparticles
preventing
several
complications
elucidated.
overall
perspective
this
field,
including
challenges
future
trends,
which
may
be
helpful
informing
development
novel
functions
properties
diagnosis
therapy.
Antioxidants and Redox Signaling,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
36(10-12), P. 740 - 759
Published: Dec. 16, 2021
Aims:
Diabetic
nephropathy
(DN)
is
characterized
by
microalbuminuria,
mainly
associated
with
pathological
and
morphological
alterations
of
podocyte.
New
drug
targeting
podocyte
injury
a
promising
approach
for
treating
DN.
The
present
study
aimed
at
developing
new
Results:
In
this
study,
germacrone
ameliorated
kidney
damage
inhibited
apoptosis
in
DN
mouse
model.
Based
on
RNA-seq,
mmu_mmu_circRNA_0000309,
located
host
gene
vascular
endothelial
zinc
finger
1
(Vezf1),
showed
sharp
decline
mice
remarkable
recovery
germacrone-challenged
mice.
mmu_circRNA_0000309
silence
or
miR-188-3p
mimics
abrogated
the
antiapoptosis
anti-injury
effects
through
aggravating
mitochondria
damage,
elevating
reactive
oxygen
species
ferroptosis-related
protein
levels.
Mechanistically,
competitively
sponged
miR-188-3p,
subsequently
promoted
glutathione
peroxidase
4
(GPX4)
expression,
thereby
inactivating
ferroptosis-dependent
mitochondrial
apoptosis.
addition,
GPX4
overexpression
neutralized
silence-mediated
ferroptosis
germacrone-exposed
MPC5
cells.
Innovation:
We
describe
novel
effect
mechanism
DN,
which
linked
to
first
time.
Conclusion:
mediates
resistance
sponges
upregulates
function
Possibly
germacrone-based
treatment
can
be
further
motivated
regulating
mmu_circRNA_0000309/miR-188-3p/GPX4
signaling
axis.
Antioxid.
Redox
Signal.
36,
740-759.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2022
Abstract
Background
Despite
major
advances
in
the
treatment
of
diabetic
nephropathy
(DN)
recent
years,
it
remains
most
common
cause
end-stage
renal
disease.
An
early
diagnosis
and
therapy
may
slow
down
DN
progression.
Numerous
potential
biomarkers
are
currently
being
researched.
Circulating
levels
kidney-released
exosomes
biological
molecules,
which
reflect
pathology
including
glomerular
tubular
dysfunction
as
well
mesangial
expansion
fibrosis,
have
shown
for
predicting
occurrence
progression
DN.
Moreover,
many
experimental
therapies
investigated,
stem
cell
medications
targeting
inflammatory,
oxidant,
or
pro-fibrotic
pathways
activated
during
The
therapeutic
cells
is
partly
depending
on
their
secretory
capacity,
particularly
exosomal
microRNAs
(Exo-miRs).
In
a
growing
line
research
has
participation
Exo-miRs
pathophysiological
processes
DN,
provide
effective
biomarker
tools
treatment.
Methods
A
systematic
literature
search
was
performed
MEDLINE,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar
to
collect
published
findings
regarding
cell-derived
circulating
DN-associated
biomarkers.
Findings
Glomerular
podocytes
important
culprits
pathogenesis
and,
thus,
can
be
considered
valuable
targets.
Preclinical
investigations
that
exert
beneficial
effects
by
transferring
renoprotective
miRs
injured
podocytes.
Of
note,
Exo-miR-125a
secreted
adipose-derived
mesenchymal
improve
cells,
while
(Exo-miR-486
Exo-miR-215-5p),
human
urine‐derived
(Exo-miR-16-5p),
bone
marrow-derived
(Exo-miR-let-7a)
On
other
hand,
clinical
indicated
isolated
from
urine
serum
hold
great
promising
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(18), P. 10222 - 10222
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
a
major
complication
of
diabetes
mellitus
(DM),
affecting
over
one-third
type
1
and
nearly
half
2
patients.
As
the
leading
cause
end-stage
renal
(ESRD)
globally,
DKD
develops
through
complex
interplay
chronic
hyperglycemia,
oxidative
stress,
inflammation.
Early
detection
crucial,
with
diagnosis
based
on
persistent
albuminuria
reduced
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate
(eGFR).
Treatment
strategies
emphasize
comprehensive
management,
including
glycemic
control,
blood
pressure
regulation,
use
nephroprotective
agents
such
as
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
(ACE)
inhibitors,
angiotensin
II
receptor
blockers
(ARBs),
sodium-glucose
cotransporter-2
(SGLT2)
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
agonists.
Ongoing
research
explores
novel
therapies
targeting
molecular
pathways
non-coding
RNAs.
Preventive
measures
focus
rigorous
control
hyperglycemia
hypertension,
aiming
to
mitigate
progression.
Despite
therapeutic
advances,
remains
ESRD,
highlighting
need
for
continued
identify
new
biomarkers
innovative
treatments.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 123 - 123
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
and
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
two
crucial
classes
of
transcripts
that
belong
to
the
major
group
(ncRNAs).
These
RNA
molecules
have
significant
influence
over
diverse
molecular
processes
due
their
role
as
regulators
gene
expression.
However,
dysregulated
expression
these
ncRNAs
constitutes
a
fundamental
factor
in
etiology
progression
wide
variety
multifaceted
human
diseases,
including
kidney
diseases.
In
this
context,
past
years,
compelling
evidence
has
shown
miRNAs
lncRNAs
could
be
prospective
targets
for
development
next-generation
drugs
against
diseases
they
participate
number
disease-associated
processes,
such
podocyte
nephron
death,
renal
fibrosis,
inflammation,
transition
from
acute
injury
chronic
disease,
vascular
changes,
sepsis,
pyroptosis,
apoptosis.
Hence,
current
review,
we
critically
analyze
recent
findings
concerning
therapeutic
inferences
pathophysiological
context
Additionally,
with
aim
driving
advances
formulation
ncRNA-based
tailored
management
discuss
some
key
challenges
future
prospects
should
addressed
forthcoming
investigations.
Nutrition and Diabetes,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Nov. 3, 2021
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
a
major
contributor
to
end-stage
renal
disease.
Several
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
have
been
found
be
enriched
in
exosomes
of
DKD
patients,
but
it
remains
unclear
if
any
these
miRNAs
play
an
important
role
the
pathogenesis
DKD.Exosomes
from
diabetic
patients
were
isolated,
and
expression
miR-4449
was
measured
by
qRT-PCR.
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
determined
DCDFA
assay
kit,
pyroptosis
quantifying
level
activated
caspase
1.
mRNA
protein
levels
quantified
qRT-PCR
WB.In
this
study,
we
demonstrated
that
serum
regulate
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
ROS
levels,
through
miR-4449.Our
study
uncovered
novel
mechanism
for
progression
mediated
exosomes,
which
highlights
DKD.
World Journal of Diabetes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 92 - 104
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD),
characterized
by
increased
urinary
microalbumin
levels
and
decreased
renal
function,
is
the
primary
cause
of
end-stage
disease.
Its
pathological
mechanisms
are
complicated
multifactorial;
Therefore,
sensitive
specific
biomarkers
needed.
Urinary
exosome
originate
from
diverse
cells
in
nephron
segments
partially
mirror
changes
kidney.
The
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
remarkably
stable
highly
tissue-specific
for