Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
134(4)
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2024
Ten
percent
of
the
population
worldwide
suffers
from
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD),
but
mechanisms
driving
CKD
pathology
are
incompletely
understood.
While
dysregulated
lipid
metabolism
is
one
hallmark
CKD,
pathogenesis
cellular
accumulation
remains
unclear.
In
this
issue
JCI,
Mukhi
et
al.
Identify
acyl-CoA
synthetase
short-chain
family
2
(ACSS2)
as
a
risk
gene
and
demonstrate
role
for
ACSS2
in
de
novo
lipogenesis
(DNL).
Notably,
genetic
or
pharmacological
inhibition
DNL
protected
against
progression
mice.
These
findings
warrant
evaluation
with
respect
to
efficacy
safety
people
CKD.
BACKGROUNDMetabolomic
profiling
in
individuals
with
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
has
the
potential
to
identify
novel
biomarkers
and
provide
insight
into
pathogenesis.METHODSWe
examined
association
between
blood
metabolites
CKD
progression,
defined
as
subsequent
development
of
end-stage
renal
(ESRD)
or
estimated
glomerular
filtrate
rate
(eGFR)
halving,
1,773
participants
Chronic
Renal
Insufficiency
Cohort
(CRIC)
study,
962
African-American
Study
Kidney
Disease
Hypertension
(AASK),
5,305
Atherosclerosis
Risk
Communities
(ARIC)
study.RESULTSIn
CRIC,
more
than
half
measured
were
associated
progression
minimally
adjusted
Cox
proportional
hazards
models,
but
number
strength
associations
markedly
attenuated
by
serial
adjustment
for
covariates,
particularly
eGFR.
Ten
significantly
fully
models
CRIC;
3
these
also
significant
AASK
ARIC,
highlighting
markers
filtration
(pseudouridine),
histamine
metabolism
(methylimidazoleacetate),
azotemia
(homocitrulline).
Our
findings
highlight
N-acetylserine
a
marker
tubular
function,
observed
CRIC
ARIC.CONCLUSIONOur
demonstrate
application
metabolomics
causal
pathways
progression.FUNDINGThis
study
was
supported
NIH
(U01
DK106981,
U01
DK106982,
DK085689,
R01
DK108803,
DK124399).
Energy
metabolism
failure
in
proximal
tubule
cells
(PTCs)
is
a
hallmark
of
chronic
kidney
injury.
We
combined
transcriptomic,
metabolomic,
and
lipidomic
approaches
experimental
models
patient
cohorts
to
investigate
the
molecular
basis
progression
allograft
injury
initiated
by
ischemia/reperfusion
(IRI).
The
urinary
metabolome
transplant
recipients
with
who
experienced
severe
IRI
was
substantially
enriched
long
chain
fatty
acids
(FAs).
identified
renal
FA-related
gene
signature
low
levels
carnitine
palmitoyltransferase
2
(Cpt2)
acyl-CoA
synthetase
medium
family
member
5
(Acsm5)
high
4
(Acsl4
Acsl5)
associated
IRI,
transition
injury,
established
disease
mouse
recipients.
findings
were
consistent
presence
Cpt2–Acsl4+Acsl5+Acsm5–
PTCs
failing
recover
from
as
single-nucleus
RNA-Seq.
In
vitro
experiments
indicated
that
ER
stress
contributed
CPT2
repression,
which,
turn,
promoted
lipids'
accumulation,
drove
profibrogenic
epithelial
phenotypic
changes,
activated
unfolded
protein
response.
through
inhibition
lipid
accumulation
engaged
an
auto-amplification
loop
leading
lipotoxicity
self-sustained
cellular
stress.
Thus,
imprints
persistent
FA
disturbance
tubule,
sustaining
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
28(11)
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Abstract
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
a
leading
cause
of
end
stage
renal
with
unmet
clinical
demands
for
treatment.
Lipids
are
essential
cell
survival;
however,
cells
have
limited
capability
to
metabolize
overloaded
lipids.
Dyslipidaemia
common
in
DKD
patients
and
ectopic
lipid
accumulation
associated
progression.
Unveiling
the
molecular
mechanism
involved
regulation
crucial
exploring
potential
therapeutic
targets.
In
this
review,
we
focused
on
underlying
cholesterol,
oxysterol
fatty
acid
metabolism
disorder
context
DKD.
Specific
regulators
different
compartment
TREM2
macrophages,
lipid‐related
macrophages
DKD,
were
discussed.
The
role
sodium‐glucose
transporter
2
inhibitors
improving
was
summarized.
Molecular Medicine Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(3)
Опубликована: Июль 3, 2024
Diabetic
nephropathy
(DN)
also
known
as
diabetic
kidney
disease,
is
a
major
microvascular
complication
of
diabetes
and
leading
cause
end‑stage
renal
disease
(ESRD),
which
affects
the
morbidity
mortality
patients
with
diabetes.
Despite
advancements
in
care,
current
diagnostic
methods,
such
determination
albuminuria
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate,
are
limited
sensitivity
specificity,
often
only
identifying
damage
after
considerable
morphological
changes.
The
present
review
discusses
potential
metabolomics
an
approach
for
early
detection
management
DN.
Metabolomics
study
metabolites,
small
molecules
produced
by
cellular
processes,
may
provide
more
sensitive
specific
tool
compared
traditional
methods.
For
purposes
this
review,
systematic
search
was
conducted
on
PubMed
Google
Scholar
recent
human
studies
published
between
2011
2023
that
used
diagnosis
has
demonstrated
metabolic
biomarkers
to
ability
detect
broad
spectrum
metabolites
high
specificity
allow
earlier
better
DN,
potentially
reducing
progression
ESRD.
Furthermore,
pathway
analysis
assesses
pathophysiological
mechanisms
underlying
On
whole,
By
providing
in‑depth
understanding
alterations
associated
could
significantly
improve
detection,
enable
timely
interventions
reduce
healthcare
burdens
condition.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
23(15), С. 8274 - 8274
Опубликована: Июль 27, 2022
The
bioactive
lipid
lysophosphatidylcholine
(LPC),
a
major
phospholipid
component
of
oxidized
low-density
lipoprotein
(Ox-LDL),
originates
from
the
cleavage
phosphatidylcholine
by
phospholipase
A2
(PLA2)
and
is
catabolized
to
other
substances
different
enzymatic
pathways.
LPC
exerts
pleiotropic
effects
mediated
its
receptors,
G
protein-coupled
signaling
Toll-like
ion
channels
activate
several
second
messengers.
Lysophosphatidylcholine
(LPC)
increasingly
considered
key
marker/factor
positively
in
pathological
states,
especially
inflammation
atherosclerosis
development.
Current
studies
have
indicated
that
injury
nervous
tissues
promotes
oxidative
stress
peroxidation,
as
well
excessive
accumulation
LPC,
enhancing
membrane
hyperexcitability
induce
chronic
pain,
which
may
be
recognized
one
hallmarks
pain.
However,
findings
lipidomic
been
lacking
context
In
this
review,
we
focus
some
detail
on
sources,
biochemical
pathways,
signal-transduction
system.
Moreover,
outline
detection
methods
for
accurate
analysis
each
individual
species
reveal
pathophysiological
implication
makes
it
an
interesting
target
biomarkers
development
medicine
regarding
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2022
Abstract
Diabetic
kidney
disease
is
the
main
cause
of
end-stage
renal
worldwide.
The
prediction
clinical
course
patients
with
diabetic
remains
difficult,
despite
identification
potential
biomarkers;
therefore,
novel
biomarkers
are
needed
to
predict
progression
disease.
We
conducted
non-targeted
metabolomics
using
plasma
and
urine
whose
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate
was
between
30
60
mL/min/1.73
m
2
.
analyzed
how
changed
over
time
(up
months)
detect
rapid
decliners
function.
Conventional
logistic
analysis
suggested
that
only
one
metabolite,
urinary
1-methylpyridin-1-ium
(NMP),
a
promising
biomarker.
then
applied
deep
learning
method
identify
physiological
parameters
in
an
explainable
manner.
narrowed
down
3388
variables
50
two
regression
models,
piecewise
linear
handcrafted
regression,
both
which
examined
utility
biomarker
combinations.
Our
analysis,
based
on
method,
identified
systolic
blood
pressure
albumin-to-creatinine
ratio,
six
metabolites,
three
unidentified
metabolites
including
NMP,
as
biomarkers.
This
research
suggests
machine
can
could
otherwise
escape
conventional
statistical
method.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2023
Diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
is
a
serious
complication
of
diabetes
that
can
lead
to
end-stage
disease.
Despite
its
significant
impact,
most
research
has
concentrated
on
the
glomerulus,
with
little
attention
paid
tubulointerstitial
region,
which
accounts
for
majority
volume.
DKD’s
lesions
are
characterized
by
inflammation,
fibrosis,
and
loss
function,
recent
studies
indicate
these
may
occur
earlier
than
glomerular
lesions.
Evidence
shown
inflammatory
mechanisms
in
tubulointerstitium
play
critical
role
development
progression
Apart
from
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
blockade,
Sodium-Glucose
Linked
Transporter-2(SGLT-2)
inhibitors
new
types
mineralocorticoid
receptor
antagonists
have
emerged
as
effective
ways
treat
DKD.
Moreover,
researchers
proposed
potential
targeted
therapies,
such
inhibiting
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
modulating
T
cells
macrophages,
among
others.
These
therapies
demonstrated
promising
results
preclinical
clinical
trials,
suggesting
their
DKD-induced
effectively.
Understanding
immune-inflammatory
underlying
developing
could
significantly
improve
treatment
management
This
review
summarizes
latest
advances
this
field,
highlighting
importance
focusing
inflammation
DKD
outcomes.
Journal of Biomedical Science,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
29(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2022
Among
various
complications
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
caused
by
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
renal
complications,
namely
COVID-19-associated
kidney
injuries,
are
related
to
the
mortality
COVID-19.In
this
retrospective
cross-sectional
study,
we
measured
sphingolipids
and
glycerophospholipids,
which
have
been
shown
possess
potent
biological
properties,
using
liquid
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
in
272
urine
samples
collected
longitudinally
from
91
COVID-19
subjects
95
control
without
infectious
diseases,
elucidate
pathogenesis
injuries.The
urinary
levels
C18:0,
C18:1,
C22:0,
C24:0
ceramides,
sphingosine,
dihydrosphingosine,
phosphatidylcholine,
lysophosphatidylcholine,
lysophosphatidic
acid,
phosphatidylglycerol
decreased,
while
those
phosphatidylserine,
lysophosphatidylserine,
phosphatidylethanolamine,
lysophosphatidylethanolamine
increased
patients
with
mild
COVID-19,
especially
during
early
phase
(day
1-3),
suggesting
that
these
modulations
might
reflect
direct
effects
infection
SARS-CoV-2.
Generally,
sphingomyelin,
dihydrosphingosine
L-phosphate,
lysophosphatidylethanolamine,
phosphatidylglycerol,
lysophosphatidylglycerol,
phosphatidylinositol,
lysophosphatidylinositol
increased,
later
phase,
their
result
injuries
accompanying
COVID-19.Considering
properties
an
understanding
will
help
us
understand
mechanisms
causing
as
well
general
may
prompt
researchers
develop
laboratory
tests
for
predicting
maximum
severity
and/or
novel
reagents
suppress
COVID-19.
Journal of Biomedical Science,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
29(1)
Опубликована: Май 10, 2022
Mesangial
cell
fibrosis,
a
typical
symptom
of
diabetic
nephropathy
(DN),
is
major
contributor
to
glomerulosclerosis.
We
previously
reported
that
the
pharmacological
blockade
lysophosphatidic
acid
(LPA)
signaling
improves
DN.
Although
LPA
implicated
in
renal
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
Here,
role
carbohydrate-responsive
element-binding
protein
(ChREBP)
LPA-induced
fibrosis
and
were
investigated.Eight-week-old
wild-type
db/db
mice
intraperitoneally
injected
with
vehicle
or
an
LPAR1/3
antagonist,
ki16425
(10
mg/kg),
for
8
weeks
on
daily
basis,
following
which
sacrificed
expression
was
analyzed.
SV40
MES13
cells
treated
presence
absence
ki16425,
ChREBP
fibrotic
factors,
including
fibronectin,
TGF-β,
IL-1β,
examined.
The
response
investigated
by
overexpression
knockdown.
involvement
Smad
ubiquitination
regulatory
factor-2
(Smurf2),
E3
ligase,
factors
Smurf2
To
identify
molecules
regulating
LPA,
inhibitors
such
as
A6370
(Akt1/2
kinase
inhibitor)
Ly
294002
(PI3K
used.The
increased
mice,
reduced
treatment
ki16425.
Treatment
induced
cells,
positively
correlated.
decreased
knockdown,
respectively.
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
mediated
via
Traf4-mediated
ubiquitination.
ubiquitinated-ChREBP
Additionally,
knockdown
significantly
factors.
inhibition
Akt
suppressed
alterations
Smurf2.Collectively,
results
demonstrated
ROS/Akt-dependent
downregulation
subsequent
increase
might
be
one
induces
mesangial