International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(19), P. 12014 - 12014
Published: Oct. 10, 2022
While
most
viral
infections
cause
mild
symptoms
and
a
spontaneous
favorable
resolution,
some
can
lead
to
severe
or
protracted
manifestations,
specifically
in
immunocompromised
hosts.
Kidney
injuries
related
may
have
multiple
causes
the
infection
severity,
drug
toxicity
direct
indirect
viral-associated
nephropathy.
We
review
here
described
virus-associated
nephropathies
order
guide
diagnosis
strategies
treatments
cases
of
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
occurring
concomitantly
with
infection.
The
occurrence
nephropathy
depends
on
factors:
local
epidemiology
virus,
its
ability
infect
renal
cells
patient's
underlying
immune
response,
which
varies
state
immunosuppression.
Clear
comprehension
pathophysiological
mechanisms
associated
summary
should
help
physicians
diagnose
treat
nephropathies.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(664)
Published: June 7, 2022
The
host
response
to
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
can
result
in
prolonged
pathologies
collectively
referred
as
post-acute
sequalae
of
COVID-19
(PASC)
or
long
COVID.
To
better
understand
the
mechanism
underlying
COVID
biology,
we
compared
short-
and
long-term
systemic
responses
golden
hamster
after
either
SARS-CoV-2
influenza
A
virus
(IAV)
infection.
Results
demonstrated
that
exceeded
IAV
its
capacity
cause
permanent
injury
lung
kidney
uniquely
affected
olfactory
bulb
(OB)
epithelium
(OE).
Despite
a
lack
detectable
infectious
virus,
OB
OE
myeloid
T
cell
activation,
proinflammatory
cytokine
production,
an
interferon
correlated
with
behavioral
changes
extending
month
viral
clearance.
These
sustained
transcriptional
could
also
be
corroborated
from
tissue
isolated
individuals
who
recovered
COVID-19.
data
highlight
molecular
for
persistent
symptomology
provide
small
animal
model
explore
future
therapeutics.
Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(17)
Published: Aug. 24, 2022
Background
Published
randomized
controlled
trials
are
underpowered
for
binary
clinical
end
points
to
assess
the
safety
and
efficacy
of
renin-angiotensin
system
inhibitors
(RASi)
in
adults
with
COVID-19.
We
therefore
performed
a
meta-analysis
RASi
Methods
Results
MEDLINE,
EMBASE,
ClinicalTrials.gov,
Cochrane
Controlled
Trial
Register
were
searched
that
randomly
assigned
patients
COVID-19
continuation/commencement
versus
no
therapy.
The
primary
outcome
was
all-cause
mortality
at
≤30
days.
A
total
14
met
inclusion
criteria
enrolled
1838
participants
(aged
59
years,
58%
men,
mean
follow-up
26
days).
Of
trials,
11
contributed
data.
found
effect
control
on
(7.2%
7.5%;
relative
risk
[RR],
0.95;
[95%
CI,
0.69-1.30])
either
overall
or
subgroups
defined
by
severity
trial
type.
Network
identified
difference
between
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
angiotensin
II
receptor
blockers.
users
had
nonsignificant
reduction
acute
myocardial
infarction
(2.1%
3.6%;
RR,
0.59;
0.33-1.06]),
but
increased
kidney
injury
(7.0%
1.82;
1.05-3.16]),
initiated
continued
RASi.
There
increase
need
dialysis
differences
congestive
cardiac
failure,
cerebrovascular
events,
venous
thromboembolism,
hospitalization,
intensive
care
admission,
inotropes,
mechanical
ventilation.
Conclusions
This
evaluating
inhibitors/angiotensin
blockers
mortality,
borderline
decrease
infarction,
an
Our
findings
provide
strong
evidence
can
be
used
safely
JCI Insight,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(11)
Published: April 26, 2022
COVID-19
infection
causes
collapse
of
glomerular
capillaries
and
loss
podocytes,
culminating
in
a
severe
kidney
disease
called
COVID-19–associated
nephropathy
(COVAN).
The
underlying
mechanism
COVAN
is
unknown.
We
hypothesized
that
cytokines
induced
by
trigger
expression
pathogenic
APOL1
via
JAK/STAT
signaling,
resulting
podocyte
phenotype.
Here,
based
on
9
biopsy-proven
cases,
we
demonstrated
for
the
first
time,
to
best
our
knowledge,
protein
was
abundantly
expressed
podocytes
endothelial
cells
(GECs)
kidneys
but
not
controls.
Moreover,
majority
patients
with
carried
2
risk
alleles.
show
recombinant
SARS-CoV-2
acted
synergistically
drive
through
pathway
primary
human
GECs,
micro-organoids
derived
from
carrier
alleles,
blocked
JAK1/2
inhibitor,
baricitinib.
demonstrate
cytokine-induced
JAK/STAT/APOL1
signaling
reduced
viability
organoid
rescued
Together,
results
support
conclusion
COVID-19–induced
are
sufficient
COVAN-associated
podocytopathy
JAK
inhibitors
could
block
this
process.
These
findings
suggest
may
have
therapeutic
benefits
managing
cytokine-induced,
APOL1-mediated
podocytopathy.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
32(11), P. 2958 - 2969
Published: Oct. 20, 2021
The
long-term
outcome
of
COVID-19-associated
collapsing
glomerulopathy
is
unknown.We
retrospectively
identified
76
native
kidney
biopsies
from
patients
with
history
COVID-19
between
March
2020
and
April
2021.
Presenting
data
were
obtained
for
all
23
seven
noncollapsing
podocytopathies.
We
performed
APOL1
genotyping
by
Sanger
sequencing,
immunostaining
spike
nucleocapsid
proteins,
in
situ
hybridization
SARS-CoV-2.The
median
age
57
years
(range,
35-72),
included
16
men,
predominantly
(91%)
Black.
Severity
was
mild
or
moderate
most
(77%)
patients.
All
but
one
patient
presented
AKI,
17
had
nephrotic-range
proteinuria,
six
nephrotic
syndrome.
Fourteen
(61%)
required
dialysis
at
presentation.
Among
genotyped,
(94%)
high-risk
APOL1.
22
(96%)
follow-up
155
days
30-412),
11
(50%)
received
treatment
COVID-19,
eight
(36%)
glucocorticoid
therapy
podocytopathy.
At
follow-up,
19
(86%)
alive,
15
(68%)
free,
including
14
who
initially
dialysis.
dialysis-free
64%
(seven
11)
those
treated
75%
(six
eight)
glucocorticoids
Overall,
36%
achieved
partial
remission
32%
no
remission,
reached
combined
end
points
ESKD
death.
Viral
infection
the
not
detected.Half
requiring
independence,
prognosis
residual
proteinuric
CKD
remains
guarded,
indicating
a
need
more
effective
therapy.
Translational research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
241, P. 70 - 82
Published: Nov. 10, 2021
Up
to
87%
of
patients
hospitalized
with
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
experience
chronic
sequelae
following
infection.
The
long-term
impact
COVID-19
infection
on
kidney
function
is
largely
unknown
at
this
point
in
the
pandemic.
In
review,
we
highlight
current
understanding
pathophysiology
COVID-19-associated
injury
and
may
have
function.
COVID-19-induced
acute
lead
tubular
injury,
endothelial
glomerular
injury.
We
histopathologic
correlates
from
large
biopsy
autopsy
series.
By
conducting
a
comprehensive
review
published
literature
date,
summarize
rates
recovery
COVID-19-associated-AKI.
Finally,
discuss
how
certain
genetic
differences,
including
APOL1
risk
alleles
(a
factor
for
collapsing
glomerulopathy),
coupled
systemic
healthcare
disparities,
disproportionate
burden
post-COVID-19-kidney
decline
among
racial
ethnic
minority
groups.
need
prospective
studies
determine
true
incidence
after
COVID-19.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33(7), P. 1293 - 1307
Published: March 2, 2022
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
type
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
uses
full-length
angiotensin
converting
enzyme
(ACE2)
as
a
main
receptor
to
enter
target
cells.
The
goal
of
this
study
was
demonstrate
the
preclinical
efficacy
novel
soluble
ACE2
protein
with
increased
duration
action
and
binding
capacity
in
lethal
mouse
model
COVID-19.
Annual Review of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
74(1), P. 1 - 13
Published: Sept. 15, 2022
COVID-19
can
cause
acute
kidney
injury
and
may
or
exacerbate
chronic
diseases,
including
glomerular
diseases.
SARS-CoV-2
infection
of
cells
has
been
reported,
but
it
remains
unclear
if
viral
causes
disease.
The
most
important
in
patients
with
include
impaired
renal
perfusion
immune
dysregulation.
Chronic
disease,
especially
failure
replacement
therapy
transplant,
is
associated
markedly
increased
mortality.
Persons
severe
disease
have
excluded
from
clinical
trials
therapies,
so
therapeutic
approaches
must
be
extrapolated
studies
without
Some
medications
used
to
treat
should
avoided
at
reduced
dosages
transplant
recipients.
Additional
research
needed
determine
the
optimal
strategies
prevent
Critical Care,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Jan. 5, 2023
Abstract
Background
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
is
a
frequent
and
severe
complication
of
both
COVID-19-related
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS)
non-COVID-19-related
ARDS.
The
COVID-19
Critical
Care
Consortium
(CCCC)
has
generated
global
data
set
on
the
demographics,
management
outcomes
critically
ill
patients.
LUNG-SAFE
study
was
an
international
prospective
cohort
patients
with
failure,
including
ARDS,
which
pre-dated
pandemic.
Methods
incidence,
demographic
profile,
early
AKI
in
undergoing
invasive
mechanical
ventilation
for
ARDS
were
described
compared
cohort.
Results
Of
18,964
CCCC
set,
1699
required
had
relevant
outcome
data.
these,
110
(6.5%)
stage
1,
94
(5.5%)
2,
151
(8.9%)
3
AKI,
while
1214
(79.1%)
no
within
48
h
initiating
ventilation.
Patients
developing
older
more
likely
to
have
hypertension
or
chronic
cardiac
disease.
There
geo-economic
differences
incidence
lower
European
high-income
countries
higher
from
middle-income
countries.
Both
28-day
90-day
mortality
risk
increased
2
(HR
2.00,
p
<
0.001)
1.95,
0.001).
Compared
non-COVID-19
shock
reduced
cardiovascular
SOFA
score
across
all
patient
groups,
hospital
worse
groups
[no
(30
vs
50%),
Stage
1
(38
58%),
(56
74%),
(52
72%),
0.001].
time
profile
onset
also
differed,
56%
occurring
first
89%
population.
Conclusion
common
serious
COVID-19,
high
rate,
differs
by
location.
Important
exist
versus
terms
their
haemodynamic
clinical
outcomes.