Preventive Medicine Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45, P. 102840 - 102840
Published: July 27, 2024
To
explore
the
intrinsic
relationship
between
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)
and
diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
in
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
China.
This
cross-sectional
study
included
1,313
treated
at
Affiliated
Jinhua
Hospital
of
Zhejiang
University
School
Medicine,
located
Jinhua,
The
data
were
combined
from
two
periods,
2017
2020–2021.
Participants
categorized
into
groups
without
DKD.
LDL-C
levels
DKD
was
evaluated
employing
logistics
regression
analysis
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
curves.
Generally,
there
no
statistical
difference
non-DKD
groups,
however,
a
significantly
non-linear
(Pnon-linear
=
0.011)
observed
prevalence
after
adjusting
for
confounding
factors
according
to
RCS
analysis.
Two
optimal
cut-points
2.97
3.61
mmol/L
selected
out
using
random
forest
algorithm.
With
middle
concentration
(2.97–3.61
mmol/L)
as
reference,
odds
ratios
low
(<2.97
high
(>3.61
concentrations
1.45
(1.08–1.96)
1.47
(1.01–2.15)
respectively,
multivariate
analyses.
Notably,
this
association
more
pronounced
among
female
participants
subgroup
A
risk
T2D
below
may
elevate
DKD,
particularly
T2D.
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.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 3969 - 3969
Published: April 3, 2024
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
a
chronic
microvascular
complication
in
patients
with
diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
and
the
leading
cause
of
end-stage
(ESKD).
Although
glomerulosclerosis,
tubular
injury
interstitial
fibrosis
are
typical
damages
DKD,
interplay
different
processes
(metabolic
factors,
oxidative
stress,
inflammatory
pathway,
fibrotic
signaling,
hemodynamic
mechanisms)
appears
to
drive
onset
progression
DKD.
A
growing
understanding
pathogenetic
mechanisms,
development
new
therapeutics,
opening
way
for
era
nephroprotection
based
on
precision-medicine
approaches.
This
review
summarizes
therapeutic
options
linked
specific
molecular
mechanisms
including
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system
blockers,
SGLT2
inhibitors,
mineralocorticoid
receptor
antagonists,
glucagon-like
peptide-1
agonists,
endothelin
aldosterone
synthase
inhibitors.
In
nephroprotection,
these
drugs,
as
pillars
personalized
medicine,
can
improve
renal
outcomes
enhance
quality
life
individuals
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: July 5, 2024
Abstract
Background
Accompanied
by
activation
of
the
NOD-like
receptor
protein
3
(NLRP3)
inflammasome,
aberrant
connexin
43
(Cx43)
hemichannel-mediated
ATP
release
is
situated
upstream
inflammasome
assembly
and
inflammation
contributes
to
multiple
secondary
complications
diabetes
associated
cardiometabolic
comorbidities.
Evidence
suggests
there
may
be
a
link
between
Cx43
hemichannel
activity
in
diabetic
kidney.
The
consequences
blocking
tubular
priming/activation
NLRP3
model
kidney
disease
(DKD)
was
investigated.
We
examined
downstream
markers
proinflammatory
chemoattractant
role
secretome
on
macrophage
recruitment
activation.
Methods
Analysis
human
transcriptomic
data
from
Nephroseq
repository
correlated
gene
expression
renal
function
DKD.
Primary
proximal
tubule
epithelial
cells
(RPTECs)
monocyte-derived
macrophages
(MDMs)
were
cultured
high
glucose
inflammatory
cytokines
as
DKD
assess
activity,
epithelial-to-macrophage
paracrine-mediated
crosstalk.
Tonabersat
assessed
for
hemichannels.
Results
Transcriptomic
analysis
biopsies
patients
with
showed
that
increased
declining
glomerular
filtration
rate
(GFR)
proteinuria.
In
vitro,
blocked
glucose/cytokine-dependant
increases
reduced
RPTECs.
observed
reciprocal
relationship
which
exacerbated
release,
events
driven
nuclear
factor
kappa-B
(NFκB)-mediated
priming
opening,
changes
Tonabersat.
Conditioned
media
(CM)
RPTECs
treated
glucose/cytokines
MDMs,
an
effect
when
pre-treated
Co-culture
using
conditioned
Tonabersat-treated
dampened
marker
migration.
Conclusion
Using
DKD,
we
report
first
time
trigger
instigate
NLRP3-induced
Recapitulating
observations
previously
reported
retinopathy,
these
suggest
blockers
(i.e.,
Tonabersat)
dampen
multi-system
damage
diabetes.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Objective:
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
detect
the
prevalence
incidental
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
in
patients
newly
diagnosed
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D).
Method:
This
a
cross-sectional
conducted
from
July
2023
November
2024,
at
Faiha
Specialized
Diabetes,
Endocrine,
and
Metabolism
Center
Al-Rafidain
Basrah,
southern
Iraq.
A
total
202
drug-naïve
T2D
were
included.
baseline
clinical
biochemical
characteristics
for
inclusion.
CKD
by
measuring
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate
(eGFR)
urine
albumin
creatinine
ratio
(UACR).
Results:
mean
age
included
49.1±12
years.
68
(33.7%)
based
on
GFR
<60
mL/minute/1.73
m2
and/or
UACR
≥
30
mg/g.
categories
G1,
2,
G3a,
3b
prevalent
71.3%,
24.2%,
3.0%,
1.5%,
respectively.
For
albuminuria,
31.2%
had
10-30
mg/g,
22.8%
30-300
7.9%
higher
than
300
stepwise
binary
regression
analysis
showed
that
patients'
HbA1c
levels
factors
significantly
associated
CKD.
Conclusion:
is
one-third
T2D.
Early
screening
highly
recommended
as
it
will
affect
overall
management.
Ukrainian Journal of Nephrology and Dialysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1(85), P. 66 - 80
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
and
end-stage
(ESKD)
are
common
complications
of
diabetes.
Proteinuria
is
an
early
indicator
glomerular
basement
membrane
damage
caused
by
diabetes,
leading
to
diabetic
(DKD).
Edema,
hypoproteinemia,
proteinuria
characteristics
DKD.
Blood
sugar
blood
pressure
control,
along
with
detection,
the
primary
strategies
for
preventing
DKD
slowing
its
progression.
This
review
examines
updates
epidemiology,
pathogenesis,
prevention
Various
keywords
phrases
used
search
Google,
EMBASE,
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar
most
recent
articles
published
from
January
2023
December
2024.
Despite
advancements
in
understanding
pathogenesis
development
novel
therapies,
remains
highly
prevalent
poor
outcomes.
The
pathophysiology
still
not
fully
understood,
gaps
treatment
strategies.
Therefore,
this
aims
explore
these
propose
potential
new
therapies
future
research
directions.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 10, 2025
Knowledge
of
the
urinary
microbiome
(urobiome)
in
diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
remains
limited.
The
most
commonly
used
16S
rRNA
sequencing
technique
can
only
provide
bacterial
identification
at
genus
level.
As
a
novel
technique,
2bRAD
for
(2bRAD-M)
be
to
identify
low-biomass
species
In
this
study,
we
2bRAD-M
compare
urobiome
composition
patients
with
DKD
different
stages
healthy
individuals
and
those
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM),
expectation
that
would
find
discriminative
correlated
DKD.
Healthy
controls,
microalbuminuria
(DKD1
group)
or
macroalbuminuria
(DKD2
group),
T2DM
were
recruited
(n
=
20
each
group).
first-morning
urine
was
collected
testing.
albumin-to-creatinine
ratio
(ACR)
also
measured
samples.
Serum
samples
detecting
clinical
indicators.
microbial
diversity
based
on
abundance
calculated.
Differential
bacteria
groups
identified.
Besides,
correlation
between
indices
analyzed.
Urobiome
significantly
reduced
groups.
DKD1
group,
dominant
genus,
followed
by
Pseudomonas_E,
whereas
DKD2
Pseudomonas_E
became
Escherichia
notably
reduced.
Both
Bifidobacterium
Streptococcus,
which
top
genera
control
substantially
decreased
included
coli
Acinetobacter
johnsonii,
while
DKD2,
oleovorans,
Enterococcus
faecalis,
Morganella
morganii
showed
strong
renal
function
indicators
protein
levels.
markedly
from
patients.
These
findings
valuable
insights
into
onset
progression
DKD,
driven
changes
community
structure.