Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(19), P. 7534 - 7553
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Rationale:
Ischemia-reperfusion-induced
acute
kidney
injury
(IR-AKI),
characterized
by
the
abrupt
decline
in
renal
function,
is
distinguished
intricate
interplay
between
oxidative
stress
and
inflammation.
In
this
study,
a
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
scavenger-CF@PDA
was
developed
to
effectively
target
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
pathways
disrupt
stress-inflammation
cycle
IR-AKI.
Methods:
UV-vis
absorption
spectra,
FTIR
TEM
were
employed
determine
successful
construction
of
CF@P.
ABTS,
TMB,
NBT
analyses
performed
detect
ability
enzyme-mimicking
vitro
vitro,
antioxidant/anti-inflammatory
effect
CF@P
detected
MTT,
qPCR,
fluorescence,
flow
cytometry.
Multi-omics
revealed
mechanism
IR-AKI
therapy,
molecular
docking
further
used
mechanism.
MRI
photoacoustic
imaging
explore
dual-mode
capacity
management.
Results:
could
stress-inflammatory
cascade
scavenging
ROS,
reducing
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
modulation
macrophage
polarization.
Subsequent
multi-omics
indicated
that
protective
effects
may
be
attributed
inhibition
pyruvate
dehydrogenase
kinase
4
(PDK4).
Metabolomics
demonstrated
improve
production
compounds
reduce
nephrotoxicity.
Additionally,
exhibited
promising
capabilities
T1-MRI
for
AKI
Conclusions:
Collectively,
CF@P,
possessing
properties
inhibiting
PDK4,
as
well
superior
biocompatibility,
holds
promise
therapeutic
strategy
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 1356 - 1356
Published: July 12, 2022
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
and
chronic
disease
(CKD)
are
interconnected
conditions,
CKD
is
projected
to
become
the
fifth
leading
global
cause
of
death
by
2040.
New
therapeutic
approaches
needed.
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
oxidative
stress
have
emerged
as
drivers
in
acute
settings,
promoting
AKI-to-CKD
transition.
In
this
work,
we
review
role
mitochondrial
AKI
progression
discuss
novel
approaches.
Specifically,
evidence
for
diverse
models
(nephrotoxicity,
cytokine
storm,
ischemia-reperfusion
injury)
(diabetic
disease,
glomerulopathies)
discussed;
clinical
implications
information
on
key
mitochondria-related
transcriptional
regulators
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor
gamma
coactivator
1-alpha,
transcription
factor
EB
(PGC-1α,
TFEB),
carnitine
palmitoyl-transferase
1A
(CPT1A)
addressed;
current
status
development
targeting
mitochondria
updated;
barriers
mitochondria-targeted
interventions
discussed,
including
lack
diagnostic
tests
that
allow
us
categorize
baseline
renal
dysfunction/mitochondrial
monitor
its
response
intervention.
Finally,
milestones
further
research
proposed.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 12117 - 12148
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
is
a
serious
clinical
syndrome
with
high
morbidity,
elevated
mortality,
and
poor
prognosis,
commonly
considered
"sword
of
Damocles"
for
hospitalized
patients,
especially
those
in
intensive
care
units.
Oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
apoptosis,
caused
by
the
excessive
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
play
key
role
AKI
progression.
Hence,
investigation
effective
safe
antioxidants
inflammatory
regulators
to
scavenge
overexpressed
ROS
regulate
inflammation
has
become
promising
therapeutic
option.
However,
unique
physiological
structure
complex
pathological
alterations
kidneys
render
traditional
therapies
ineffective,
impeding
residence
efficacy
most
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
small
molecule
drugs
within
renal
milieu.
Recently,
nanotherapeutic
interventions
have
emerged
as
prospective
strategy
AKI,
overcoming
treatment
dilemmas
through
size,
shape,
charge,
surface
modifications.
This
Review
succinctly
summarizes
latest
advancements
approaches
encompassing
nanozymes,
scavenger
nanomaterials,
MSC-EVs,
nanomaterials
loaded
regulator.
Following
this,
strategies
aimed
at
enhancing
biocompatibility
targeting
are
introduced.
Furthermore,
brief
discussion
on
current
challenges
future
prospects
this
research
field
presented,
providing
comprehensive
overview
evolving
landscape
AKI.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
60, P. 102599 - 102599
Published: Jan. 3, 2023
Head
and
neck
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(HNSCC)
patients
treated
with
high-dose
cisplatin
concurrently
radiotherapy
(hdCis-RT)
commonly
suffer
kidney
injury
leading
to
acute
chronic
disease
(AKD
CKD,
respectively).
We
conducted
a
retrospective
analysis
of
renal
function
injury-related
plasma
biomarkers
in
subset
HNSCC
subjects
receiving
hdCis-RT
double-blinded,
placebo-controlled
clinical
trial
(NCT02508389)
evaluating
the
superoxide
dismutase
mimetic,
avasopasem
manganese
(AVA),
an
investigational
new
drug.
found
that
90
mg
AVA
treatment
prevented
significant
reduction
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate
(eGFR)
three
months
as
well
six
twelve
after
compared
30
placebo.
Moreover,
may
have
allowed
repair
first
22
days
following
evidenced
by
increase
epithelial
growth
factor
(EGF),
known
aid
recovery.
An
upward
trend
was
also
observed
iron
homeostasis
proteins
including
total
(Fe-blood)
saturation
(Fe-saturation)
group
versus
These
data
support
hypothesis
mitigates
cisplatin-induced
CKD
inhibiting
hdCis-induced
changes
promoting
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 1728 - 1728
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Cisplatin,
a
potent
chemotherapeutic
agent,
is
marred
by
severe
nephrotoxicity
that
governed
mechanisms
involving
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
and
apoptosis
pathways.
The
transcription
factor
Nrf2,
pivotal
in
cellular
defense
against
stress
the
master
regulator
of
antioxidant
response,
upregulating
antioxidants
cytoprotective
genes
under
stress.
This
review
discusses
underlying
chemotherapy-induced
kidney
injury,
focusing
on
role
Nrf2
cancer
therapy
its
redox
regulation
cisplatin-induced
injury.
We
also
explore
Nrf2's
signaling
pathways,
post-translational
modifications,
involvement
autophagy,
as
well
examine
redox-based
strategies
for
modulating
injury
while
considering
limitations
potential
off-target
effects
modulation.
Understanding
holds
significant
promise
developing
novel
therapeutic
interventions.
knowledge
could
provide
valuable
insights
into
mitigating
associated
with
cisplatin,
ultimately
enhancing
safety
efficacy
treatment.
AJP Cell Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
326(5), P. C1423 - C1436
Published: March 18, 2024
Nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NAD
+
)
is
essential
in
regulating
mitochondrial
function.
Reduced
NAD
synthesis
through
the
de
novo
pathway
associated
with
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI).
Our
study
reveals
a
disruption
proximal
tubular
models,
but
not
vivo,
attributed
to
downregulation
of
enzyme
kynurenine
3-monooxygenase
(KMO).
These
findings
highlight
crucial
role
KMO
governing
biosynthesis
within
kidney,
shedding
light
on
potential
AKI
interventions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 384 - 384
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Cisplatin
is
a
common
and
highly
effective
chemotherapeutic
agent
whose
nephrotoxic
side
effect
well-characterized.
Sodium
thiosulfate
(STS),
an
FDA-approved
hydrogen
sulfide
(H2S)
donor
drug,
emerging
as
chemoprotective
against
cisplatin-induced
nephrotoxicity
(CIN).
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
mechanism
of
STS
in
rat
model
CIN.
Twenty-five
male
Sprague
Dawley
rats
were
randomly
assigned
to
following
groups:
HC:
Healthy
control
(received
10
mL/kg/day
0.9%
saline
intraperitoneally
(ip),
[n
=
5]),
CIN:
single
dose
7
mg/kg
cisplatin
ip
5]);
CIN
+
PAG:
daily
administration
40
H2S
inhibitor,
DL-propargylglycine
(PAG)
for
28
days
(n
5);
PAG
STS:
(150
µM)
injection
days;
5).
Rats
each
group
kept
metabolic
cages
24
h
on
day
0,
14
29
after
urine
collection.
then
euthanized,
kidney
blood
samples
collected
analysis.
Histologically,
was
characterized
by
glomerular
tubular
injury
significant
macrophage
influx
apoptosis,
well
markedly
increased
levels
plasma
renal
IL-1β,
IL-6
TNF-α
impaired
antioxidant
status
compared
HC
(p
<
0.001).
These
pathological
changes
exacerbated
strongly
reduced
relative
0.01),
while
superior
protection
observed
rats.
Functionally,
evidenced
serum
creatinine
BUN,
significantly
decreased
creatinine,
clearance,
electrolyte
imbalance
urinary
concentrating
defect
comparison
with
0.01).
functional
worsened
0.05)
but
improved
rats,
further
improvement
comparable
Mechanistically,
H2S,
arginine,
cAMP,
nitric
oxide
(NO)
cGMP
SIRT3
PGC-1α.
We
have
shown
first
time
that
provides
chemoprotection
activating
arginine/cAMP
NO/cGMP
signaling
pathways
their
downstream
mechanisms
through
production.