Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
In
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
the
nitric
oxide
(NO)-soluble
guanylate
cyclase
(sGC)-cyclic
guanosine
monophosphate
(cGMP)
pathway
is
impaired.
Runcaciguat,
an
sGC
activator,
activates
heme-free
sGC,
restoring
cGMP
production.
This
phase
2a
trial
studied
efficacy,
safety,
and
tolerability
of
runcaciguat
in
CKD
patients
with
or
without
sodium-glucose
co-transporter-2
inhibitor
(SGLT2i).
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(11), P. 9352 - 9352
Published: May 27, 2023
This
review
focuses
on
the
multiple
and
reciprocal
relationships
that
exist
between
oxidative
stress,
hyperglycemia
diabetes
related
metabolic
disorders.
Human
metabolism
uses
most
of
consumed
glucose
under
aerobic
conditions.
Oxygen
is
needed
in
mitochondria
to
obtain
energy,
as
well
for
action
microsomal
oxidases
cytosolic
pro-oxidant
enzymes.
relentlessly
generates
a
certain
amount
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Although
ROS
are
intracellular
signals
necessary
some
physiological
processes,
their
accumulation
leads
hyperglycemia,
progressive
resistance
insulin.
A
cellular
versus
an
antioxidant
equilibrium
would
regulate
levels,
but
pro-inflammatory
conditions
feed
back
each
other
relevance
interconnections
tends
increase
those
Hyperglycemia
promotes
collateral
through
protein
kinase
C,
polyols
hexosamine
routes.
In
addition,
it
also
facilitates
spontaneous
auto-oxidation
formation
advanced
glycation
end
products
(AGEs),
which
turn
interact
with
receptors
(RAGE).
The
mentioned
processes
undermine
structures,
finally
giving
place
progressively
greater
degree
stress
further
alterations,
complications.
NFκB
major
transcription
factor
involved
expression
mediators,
while
Nrf2
regulating
response.
FoxO
equilibrium,
its
role
controversial.
summarizes
key
factors
linking
diverse
routes
enhanced
vice
versa,
emphasizing
desirable
balance
proteins.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
2021(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
released
in
cells
are
signaling
molecules
but
can
also
modify
proteins.
Red
blood
perform
a
major
role
maintaining
the
balance
of
redox
blood.
The
main
cytosolic
protein
RBC
is
hemoglobin
(Hb),
which
accounts
for
95-97%.
Most
other
proteins
involved
protecting
cell
from
oxidative
stress.
Hemoglobin
factor
initiating
stress
within
erythrocyte.
RBCs
be
damaged
by
exogenous
oxidants.
Hb
autoxidation
leads
to
generation
superoxide
radical,
catalyzed
or
spontaneous
dismutation
produces
hydrogen
peroxide.
Both
oxidants
induce
hemichrome
formation,
heme
degradation,
and
release
free
iron
catalyst
radical
reactions.
To
maintain
balance,
appropriate
antioxidants
present
cytosol,
such
as
dismutase
(SOD),
catalase
(CAT),
glutathione
peroxidase
(GPx),
peroxiredoxin
2
(PRDX2),
well
low
molecular
weight
antioxidants:
glutathione,
ascorbic
acid,
lipoic
α-tocopherol,
β-carotene,
others.
Redox
imbalance
may
associated
with
overproduction
ROS
and/or
insufficient
capacity
antioxidant
system.
Oxidative
performs
key
CKD
evidenced
high
level
markers
damage
proteins,
lipids,
DNA
vivo.
In
addition
ROS,
reduced
observed,
decrease
activity
SOD,
GPx,
PRDX2,
antioxidants.
addition,
hemodialysis
accompanied
low-biocompatibility
dialysis
membranes
activate
phagocytic
cells,
especially
neutrophils
monocytes,
leading
respiratory
burst.
This
review
shows
production
under
normal
conditions
its
impact
on
disease
progression.
red
(RBCs)
their
contribution
cardiovascular
discussed.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(6), P. 5079 - 5079
Published: March 7, 2023
Despite
lacking
the
central
apoptotic
machinery,
senescent
or
damaged
RBCs
can
undergo
an
unusual
apoptosis-like
cell
death,
termed
eryptosis.
This
premature
death
be
caused
by,
a
symptom
of,
wide
range
of
diseases.
However,
various
adverse
conditions,
xenobiotics,
and
endogenous
mediators
have
also
been
recognized
as
triggers
inhibitors
Eukaryotic
are
unique
among
their
membrane
distribution
phospholipids.
The
change
in
RBC
composition
outer
leaflet
occurs
variety
diseases,
including
sickle
disease,
renal
leukemia,
Parkinson’s
diabetes.
Eryptotic
erythrocytes
exhibit
morphological
alterations
such
shrinkage,
swelling,
increased
granulation.
Biochemical
changes
include
cytosolic
Ca2+
increase,
oxidative
stress,
stimulation
caspases,
metabolic
exhaustion,
ceramide
accumulation.
Eryptosis
is
effective
mechanism
for
elimination
dysfunctional
due
to
senescence,
infection,
injury
prevent
hemolysis.
Nevertheless,
excessive
eryptosis
associated
with
multiple
pathologies,
most
notably
anemia,
abnormal
microcirculation,
prothrombotic
risk;
all
which
contribute
pathogenesis
several
In
this
review,
we
provide
overview
molecular
mechanisms,
physiological
pathophysiological
relevance
eryptosis,
well
potential
role
natural
synthetic
compounds
modulating
survival
death.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(15), P. 12378 - 12378
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
Diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
belongs
to
the
category
of
socially
significant
diseases
with
epidemic
rates
increases
in
prevalence.
Diabetic
nephropathy
(DN)
is
a
specific
kind
kidney
damage
that
occurs
40%
patients
DM
and
considered
serious
complication
DM.
Most
modern
methods
for
treatments
aimed
at
slowing
down
progression
DN
have
side
effects
do
not
produce
unambiguous
positive
results
long
term.
This
fact
has
encouraged
researchers
search
additional
or
alternative
treatment
methods.
Hyperglycemia
negative
effect
on
renal
structures
due
number
factors,
including
activation
polyol
hexosamine
glucose
metabolism
pathways,
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
sympathetic
nervous
systems,
accumulation
advanced
glycation
end
products
insulin
resistance
endothelial
dysfunction
tissues.
The
above
mechanisms
cause
development
oxidative
stress
(OS)
reactions
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
which
turn
contribute
DN.
Modern
antioxidant
therapies
involve
various
phytochemicals
(food
antioxidants,
resveratrol,
curcumin,
alpha-lipoic
acid
preparations,
etc.),
are
widely
used
only
diabetes
but
also
other
systemic
diseases.
It
been
suggested
therapeutic
approaches
target
source
reactive
oxygen
species
may
certain
advantages
terms
nephroprotection
from
OS.
review
describes
significance
studies
OS
biomarkers
pathogenesis
analyzes
reducing
intensity
prevention
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 1098 - 1098
Published: May 15, 2024
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
a
major
microvascular
complication
of
both
type
1
and
2
diabetes.
DKD
characterised
by
injury
to
glomerular
tubular
compartments,
leading
dysfunction
over
time.
It
one
the
most
common
causes
chronic
(CKD)
end-stage
renal
(ESRD).
Persistent
high
blood
glucose
levels
can
damage
small
vessels
in
kidneys,
impairing
their
ability
filter
waste
fluids
from
effectively.
Other
factors
like
pressure
(hypertension),
genetics,
lifestyle
habits
also
contribute
development
progression
DKD.
The
key
features
complications
diabetes
include
morphological
functional
alterations
glomeruli
tubules
mesangial
expansion,
glomerulosclerosis,
homogenous
thickening
basement
membrane
(GBM),
albuminuria,
tubulointerstitial
fibrosis
progressive
decline
function.
In
advanced
stages,
may
require
treatments
such
as
dialysis
or
transplant
sustain
life.
Therefore,
early
detection
proactive
management
its
are
crucial
preventing
preserving
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(12), P. 6196 - 6196
Published: June 8, 2021
The
presence
of
toxins
is
believed
to
be
a
major
factor
in
the
development
uremia
patients
with
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
and
end-stage
renal
(ESRD).
Uremic
have
been
divided
into
3
groups:
small
substances
dissolved
water,
medium
molecules:
peptides
low
molecular
weight
proteins,
protein-bound
toxins.
One
earliest
known
urea,
concentration
which
was
considered
negligible
CKD
patients.
However,
subsequent
studies
shown
that
it
can
lead
increased
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
induce
insulin
resistance
vitro
vivo,
as
well
cause
carbamylation
peptides,
amino
acids.
Other
uremic
their
participation
damage
caused
by
oxidative
stress
biological
material
are
also
presented.
Macromolecules
molecules
modified
result
carbamylation,
stress,
adducts
toxins,
may
cardiovascular
diseases,
risk
mortality
CKD.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
2021(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Patients
with
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
are
at
a
high
risk
for
cardiovascular
(CVD),
and
approximately
half
of
all
deaths
among
patients
CKD
direct
result
CVD.
The
premature
extends
from
mild
to
moderate
stages,
the
severity
CVD
death
increase
decline
in
function.
Successful
transplantation
significantly
decreases
relative
long-term
dialysis
treatment;
nevertheless,
prevalence
remains
is
responsible
20-35%
mortality
renal
transplant
recipients.
traditional
nontraditional
factors
higher
recipients
compared
general
population;
however,
it
can
only
partly
explain
highly
increased
burden
patients.
Nontraditional
factors,
unique
patients,
include
proteinuria,
disturbed
calcium,
phosphate
metabolism,
anemia,
fluid
overload,
accumulation
uremic
toxins.
This
toxins
associated
systemic
alterations
including
inflammation
oxidative
stress
which
considered
crucial
progression
CKD-related
Kidney
mitigate
impact
some
these
but
they
typically
persist
degree
following
transplantation.
Taking
into
consideration
scarcity
data
on
waste
products,
stress,
their
relation
atherosclerosis
transplantation,
review,
we
discussed
vascular
dysfunction
Special
attention
was
paid
role
native
transplanted
Food Chemistry Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 100437 - 100437
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
Zobo
leaves,
also
known
as
Roselle
leaves
are
of
the
Malvaceae
plant
Hibiscus
sabdariffa,
they
a
common
culinary
ingredient
well
traditional
medicine
in
many
countries
including
their
role
treating
various
ailments
and
promoting
overall
health.
The
biological
properties
this
have
been
studied
found
to
be
benefit
general
improvement
health
such
anti-inflammatory,
anti-diabetic,
anti-hypertensive,
anti-cancer
effects,
potency
against
respiratory
infections,
skin
diseases,
gastrointestinal
disorders
etcetera.
These
all
stem
from
bioactive
components
(anthocyanins,
polyphenols,
flavonoids,
protocatechuic
acid,
malic
ascorbic
hibiscus
acid
contained
it.
Our
review
focuses
on
these
sabdariffa
compounds
that
responsible
for
them.
nature,
proximate
composition
nutrient
mineral
content,
physicochemical
uses
according
different
cultures
included
our
work.
Finally,
importance
further
research
fully
understand
pharmacology
potential
therapeutic
applications
leaf
its
highlighted.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 1772 - 1772
Published: Sept. 16, 2023
Acute
kidney
injury
and
chronic
disease
are
among
the
most
common
non-communicable
diseases
in
developed
world,
with
increasing
prevalence.
Patients
acute
at
an
increased
risk
of
developing
disease.
One
injury’s
clinical
sequelae
is
cardiovascular
morbidity
mortality.
In
recent
years,
new
insights
into
pathophysiology
renal
damage
have
been
made.
Oxidative
stress
imbalance
favoring
generation
ROS
and/or
reduced
body’s
innate
antioxidant
defense
mechanisms
pivotal
importance,
not
only
development
progression
but
also
understanding
enhanced
these
patients.
This
article
summarizes
emphasizes
role
oxidative
injury,
various
forms
disease,
patients
on
replacement
therapy
(hemodialysis,
peritoneal
dialysis,
after
transplant).
Additionally,
drug-related
nephrotoxicity
exposure
to
environmental
occupational
pollutants
presented.