New insights into the role of Klotho in inflammation and fibrosis: molecular and cellular mechanisms
Xinyue Zhao,
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Donghe Han,
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Chun Zhao
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
As
the
body's
defense
mechanism
against
damage
and
infection,
inflammatory
response
is
a
pathological
process
that
involves
range
of
cells
cytokines.
A
healthy
helps
body
repair
by
eliminating
dangerous
irritants.
However,
tissue
fibrosis
can
result
from
an
overly
intense
or
protracted
response.
The
anti-aging
gene
Klotho
suppresses
oxidation,
delays
aging,
fosters
development
various
organs.
Numerous
investigations
conducted
in
last
few
years
have
discovered
expression
changed
variety
clinical
diseases
strongly
linked
to
course
outcome
disease.
functions
as
co-receptor
for
FGF
humoral
factor
mediates
intracellular
signaling
pathways
such
transforming
growth
β
(TGF-β),
toll-like
receptors
(TLRs),
nuclear
factor-kappaB
(NF-κB),
renin
-angiotensin
system
(RAS),
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK).
It
also
interferes
with
phenotype
function
cells,
monocytes,
macrophages,
T
B
cells.
Additionally,
it
regulates
production
factors.
This
article
aims
examine
Klotho's
scientific
advances
terms
order
provide
novel
therapy
concepts
fibrotic
disorders.
Language: Английский
Soluble average Klotho level as a prognostic marker for acute kidney injury outcomes: a 90-day follow-up study
Shasha Li,
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Yan Liang,
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Jian-hua Feng
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et al.
Biomarkers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 8
Published: March 22, 2025
Background
Klotho
is
highly
expressed
in
the
kidney
and
confers
pleiotropic
protective
effects.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
soluble
average
level
its
relationship
renal
function
outcomes
participants
with
acute
injury
(AKI).
Language: Английский
Lessons from Klotho mouse models to understand mineral homeostasis
Acta Physiologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
240(10)
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Abstract
Aim
Klotho,
a
key
component
of
the
endocrine
fibroblast
growth
factor
receptor—fibroblast
axis,
is
multi‐functional
protein
that
impacts
renal
electrolyte
handling.
The
physiological
significance
Klotho
will
be
highlighted
in
regulation
calcium,
phosphate,
and
potassium
metabolism.
Methods
In
this
review,
we
compare
several
murine
models
with
different
targeted
deletions
insights
into
molecular
function
these
offer.
Results
vivo,
deficiency
associated
severely
impaired
mineral
metabolism,
consequences
on
growth,
longevity
disease
development.
Additionally,
explore
perspectives
pathology
vascular
events,
as
well
potential
treatment
options.
Conclusion
This
comprehensive
review
emphasizes
use
to
shed
light
deciphering
vivo
mechanisms
handling,
novel
therapeutic
interventions.
Language: Английский
Klotho as an Early Marker of Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 135 - 135
Published: April 28, 2024
Acute
kidney
injury
is
a
common
complication
following
cardiac
surgery
(CSA-AKI).
Serum
creatinine
levels
require
minimum
of
24–48
h
to
indicate
renal
injury.
Nevertheless,
early
diagnosis
remains
critical
for
improving
patient
outcomes.
A
PRISMA-compliant
systematic
review
the
PubMed
and
CENTRAL
databases
was
performed
assess
role
Klotho
as
predictive
biomarker
CSA-AKI
(end-of-search
date:
17
February
2024).
An
evidence
quality
assessment
four
included
studies
with
Newcastle–Ottawa
scale.
Among
234
patients
studied,
119
(50.8%)
developed
postoperatively.
above
120
U/L
immediately
postoperatively
correlated
an
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.806
90%
sensitivity.
Additionally,
postoperative
serum
ratio
0.695
showed
94.7%
sensitivity
87.5%
specificity,
AUC
92.4%,
maintaining
its
prognostic
validity
up
three
days.
Urinary
immunoreactivity
better
maintained
in
samples
obtained
via
direct
catheterization
rather
than
indwelling
catheter
collection
bags.
Storage
at
−80
°C
necessary
delayed
testing.
Optimal
timing
both
urine
measurements
from
end
cardiopulmonary
bypass
time
first
ICU
lab
tests.
In
conclusion,
could
be
promising
CSA-AKI.
Standardization
measurement
protocols
larger
are
needed
validate
these
findings.
Language: Английский
Soluble Klotho Level as a Prognostic Marker for Acute Kidney Injury Outcomes: A 90-Day Follow-Up Study
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Background
and
aims:
Klotho
is
highly
expressed
in
the
kidney
confers
pleiotropic
protective
effects,
yet
its
clinical
significance
progression
of
acute
injury
(AKI)
still
not
illustrated.
Thus,
we
assessed
soluble
(sKlotho)
level
relationship
to
renal
function
outcomes
participants
with
AKI.
Materials
methods:
We
recruited
102
AKI
30
healthy
controls
(HCs).
For
patients
AKI,
serum
sKlotho
levels
upon
admission
discharge
from
hospital
were
measured
assess
between
function.
Individuals
retrospectively
followed
up
for
90
days
determine
association
their
average
short-term
outcomes.
Results:
The
baseline
individuals
at
was
significantly
lower
than
that
HCs,
even
after
age
hemoglobin
matching.
stage
3
1
or
2.
restored
along
improvement
discharge.
During
follow-up,
a
average,
but
baseline,
predicted
more
adverse
(no
recovery
death).
Conclusion:
decreased
represented
severity.
inversely
correlated
detrimental
may
have
potential
diagnostic
predictive
roles
Language: Английский
Opportunistic infections changed before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection in inflammatory bowel disease patients: a retrospective single-center study in China
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
SARS-CoV-2
transmission
has
become
a
serious
worldwide
public
health
concern.
However,
there
is
currently
insufficient
data
to
determine
whether
infection
would
affect
opportunistic
infections
in
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
patients.
A
retrospective
study
included
451
IBD
patients
(294
UC
and
157
CD).
The
were
divided
into
two
groups:
before
after
infection,
outcomes
measured
for
these
groups.
primary
outcome
was
the
presence
distribution
of
infections.
secondary
factors
associated
with
infections,
based
on
which
nomogram
prediction
model
developed
validated.
After
proportion
by
Clostridium
difficile
(21.31%
vs.
14.01%,
p
=
0.044)
Epstein-Barr
virus
(13.93%
4.35%,
0.001)
significantly
higher
compared
that
before.
Conversely,
hepatitis
B
(3.69%
10.14%,
0.006)
herpes
simplex
type
I
(1.23%
0.04)
lower
infection.
Additionally,
pre-SARS-CoV-2
include
duration
illness,
red
blood
cell
count,
comorbid
chronic
illnesses,
alcohol
consumption,
while
post-SARS-CoV-2
risk
involve
corticosteroid
use,
protein
level,
high-sensitivity
C-reactive
protein.
been
shift
occurrence
among
It
might
be
attributed
use
corticosteroids
also
strengthening
containment
measures,
heightened
awareness,
widespread
vaccination.
Language: Английский
Klotho Deficiency in Severe COVID-19: A Unifying Hypothesis
COVID,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(12), P. 1833 - 1850
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
COVID-19
is
characterized
by
a
striking
similarity
to
premature
aging.
Its
clinical
manifestations
range
from
asymptomatic
critical
illness.
No
single
central
agent
has
been
demonstrated
so
far.
We
present
Klotho,
an
antiaging
protein,
as
key
factor
in
pathophysiology.
There
epidemiological
evidence
that
both
acute
and
chronic
uses
of
Klotho
agonists
have
beneficial
effect
reducing
severity
mortality.
A
review
the
PubMed
epidemiological,
clinical,
mechanistic
supports
role
for
deficit
determinant
severe
COVID-19.
Clinical
data
support
idea
use
protects
against
its
may
be
beneficial.
propose
unifying
hypothesis
low
levels
play
COVID-19,
while
increasing
can
through
prevention
kidney
injury
(AKI)
potential
antiviral
effects.
Further
research
needed.
Language: Английский
Activity of Various Cathepsin Proteases and Enrichment of Klotho Protein in the Urine and Urinary Extracellular Vesicles After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Niharika Bala,
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Ramish H. Rafay,
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Sarah C. Glover
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et al.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 25 - 25
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
Background:
The
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2)
is
responsible
for
causing
the
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
outbreak.
While
mutations
cause
emergence
of
new
variants,
ancestral
SARS-CoV-2
strain
unique
among
other
strains.
Methods:
Various
clinical
parameters,
activity
cathepsin
proteases,
and
concentration
various
proteins
were
measured
in
urine
samples
from
COVID-19-negative
participants
COVID-19-positive
participants.
Urinary
extracellular
vesicles
(uEVs)
isolated
two
groups
used
proteomic
analysis
subsequent
pathway
analyses.
Results:
Activity
levels
S
L
greater
C-reactive
protein,
transmembrane
serine
protease
2,
klotho
protein
significantly
There
was
a
amount
uEVs
COVID-19
group
found
to
be
enriched
group.
Pathway
analyses
proteomics
data
showed
most
identified
involved
signal
transduction,
stress
response,
metabolism,
transport.
predominantly
associated
with
cellular
membranes
function
cytoskeleton,
enzyme
regulation,
transduction.
Conclusions:
Taken
together,
our
identify
novel
urinary
biomarkers
that
could
further
investigate
long-term
effects
infection.
Language: Английский