Physiological Reports,
Год журнала:
2015,
Номер
3(9), С. e12558 - e12558
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2015
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
is
associated
with
persistent
low-grade
inflammation
and
immunosuppression.
In
this
study
we
tested
the
role
of
Toll-like
receptor
4,
main
for
endotoxin
(LPS),
in
a
mouse
model
renal
fibrosis
progressive
CKD
that
better
resembles
human
disease.
C3HeJ
(TLR4
mutant)
mice
have
missense
point
mutation
TLR4
gene,
rendering
nonfunctional.
after
folic
acid
injection,
mutant
developed
less
interstititial
comparison
to
wild-type
(WT)
mice.
Furthermore,
4
weeks
5/6
nephrectomy
continuous
low-dose
angiotensin
II
infusion,
C3HeOuJ
WT)
albuminuria,
increased
serum
levels
BUN
creatinine,
glomerulosclerosis,
interstitial
fibrosis,
whereas
were
significantly
protected
from
progression.
WT
also
systemic
inflammation,
splenocyte
apoptosis
expression
immune
inhibitory
PD-1
spleen,
which
not
observed
vitro,
(LPS)
directly
upregulated
NLRP3
inflammasome
epithelial
cells
via
TLR4.
summary,
contributes
progression,
at
least
part,
activation
cells,
may
participate
dysregulated
response
CKD.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
31(6), С. 1267 - 1281
Опубликована: Май 1, 2020
Significance
Statement
The
gut
microbiota
and
its
metabolites,
in
particular
short-chain
fatty
acids
derived
from
microbes’
fermentation
of
fiber,
are
emerging
therapeutic
targets
for
systemic
inflammatory
metabolic
diseases,
including
diabetic
nephropathy.
authors
report
that
high-fiber
diets
or
supplementation
with
(acetate,
butyrate,
propionate)
afforded
protection
against
development
kidney
disease
mice.
Dietary
fiber
restored
microbial
ecology,
corrected
“dysbiotic”
changes,
increased
production
acids.
Mice
deficient
the
metabolite-sensing
G
protein–coupled
receptors
GPR43
GPR109A
were
not
protected
by
acids,
suggesting
was
mediated
downstream
binding
to
these
receptors.
Tapping
into
potential
through
diet
may
offer
a
novel
approach
address
Background
Studies
have
reported
changes
microbiota,
such
as
depletion
bacteria
produce
(SCFAs)
CKD
diabetes.
is
associated
decreased
inflammation
mortality
CKD,
SCFAs
been
proposed
mediate
this
effect.
Methods
To
explore
dietary
fiber’s
effect
on
experimental
nephropathy,
we
used
streptozotocin
induce
diabetes
wild-type
C57BL/6
knockout
mice
lacking
genes
encoding
GPR109A.
Diabetic
randomized
high-fiber,
normal
chow,
zero-fiber
diets,
drinking
water.
We
proton
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
profiling
16S
ribosomal
RNA
sequencing
assess
microbiome.
Results
fed
significantly
less
likely
develop
exhibiting
albuminuria,
glomerular
hypertrophy,
podocyte
injury,
interstitial
fibrosis
compared
controls
chow
diet.
Fiber
beneficially
reshaped
ecology
improved
dysbiosis,
promoting
expansion
SCFA-producing
genera
Prevotella
Bifidobacterium
,
which
fecal
SCFA
concentrations.
reduced
expression
cytokines,
chemokines,
fibrosis-promoting
proteins
kidneys.
SCFA-treated
but
absence
In
vitro
modulated
renal
tubular
cells
podocytes
under
hyperglycemic
conditions.
Conclusions
protects
nephropathy
modulation
enrichment
bacteria,
production.
critical
SCFA-mediated
condition.
Interventions
targeting
warrant
further
investigation
renoprotective
therapy
AJP Renal Physiology,
Год журнала:
2016,
Номер
312(4), С. F716 - F731
Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2016
Increasing
incidences
of
obesity
and
diabetes
have
made
diabetic
kidney
disease
(DKD)
the
leading
cause
chronic
end-stage
renal
worldwide.
Despite
current
pharmacological
treatments,
including
strategies
for
optimizing
glycemic
control
inhibitors
renin-angiotensin
system,
DKD
still
makes
up
almost
one-half
all
cases
in
United
States.
Compelling
mounting
evidence
has
clearly
demonstrated
that
immunity
inflammation
play
a
paramount
role
pathogenesis
DKD.
This
article
reviews
involvement
immune
system
identifies
important
roles
key
inflammatory
mediators.
One
most
recently
identified
biomarkers
is
serum
amyloid
A,
which
appears
to
be
relatively
specific
Novel
evolving
treatment
approaches
target
protein
kinases,
transcription
factors,
chemokines,
adhesion
molecules,
growth
advanced
glycation
end-products,
other
molecules.
beginning
new
era
understanding
DKD,
we
may
finally
reached
tipping
point
our
fight
against
growing
burden
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism,
Год журнала:
2017,
Номер
122(3), С. 19 - 27
Опубликована: Сен. 13, 2017
Lysosomal
storage
diseases
are
usually
considered
to
be
pathologies
in
which
the
passive
deposition
of
unwanted
materials
leads
functional
changes
lysosomes.
unmetabolized
glycolipid
substrates
stimulates
activation
pathogenic
cascades,
including
immunological
processes,
and
particularly
inflammation.
In
lysosomal
diseases,
inflammatory
response
is
continuously
being
activated
because
stimulus
cannot
eliminated.
Consequently,
inflammation
becomes
a
chronic
process.
Lysosomes
play
role
many
steps
immune
response.
Leukocyte
perturbation
over-expression
molecules
have
been
reported
Fabry
disease.
Innate
immunity
by
signals
originating
from
dendritic
cells
via
interactions
between
toll-like
receptors
globotriaosylceramide
(Gb3)
and/or
globotriaosylsphingosine
(lyso-Gb3).
Evidence
indicates
that
these
glycolipids
can
activate
receptors,
thus
triggering
fibrosis
cascades.
kidney,
Gb3
associated
with
increased
release
transforming
growth
factor
beta
epithelial-to-mesenchymal
cell
transition,
leading
pro-fibrotic
renal
fibrosis.
Interstitial
also
typical
feature
heart
involvement
Endomyocardial
biopsies
show
infiltration
lymphocytes
macrophages,
suggesting
for
causing
tissue
damage.
Inflammation
present
all
tissues
may
other
potentially
pathologic
processes
such
as
apoptosis,
impaired
autophagy,
increases
pro-oxidative
molecules,
could
contribute
synergistically
disease,
over
time
organ
Therefore,
enzyme
replacement
therapy
must
started
early,
before
this
process
irreversible.
Current Medicinal Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2015,
Номер
22(24), С. 2858 - 2870
Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2015
Diabetic
Nephropathy
(DN)
is
believed
to
be
a
major
microvascular
complication
of
diabetes.
The
hallmark
DN
includes
deposition
Extracellular
Matrix
(ECM)
proteins,
such
as,
collagen,
laminin
and
fibronectin
in
the
mesangium
renal
tubulo-interstitium
glomerulus
basement
membranes.
Such
an
increased
expression
ECM
leads
glomerular
tubular
membranes
thickening
increase
mesangial
matrix,
ultimately
resulting
glomerulosclerosis
tubulointerstitial
fibrosis.
characteristic
morphologic
lesion
has
been
described
as
Kimmelstiel–Wilson
nodule,
process
at
times
referred
diabetic
nodular
glomerulosclerosis.
Thus,
accumulation
proteins
plays
critical
role
development
DN.
relevant
mechanism(s)
involved
their
regulation
kidney
state
extensively
investigated
documented
literature.
Nevertheless,
there
are
certain
other
mechanisms
that
may
yet
conclusively
defined.
Recent
studies
demonstrated
some
new
signaling
pathways
or
molecules
including,
Notch,
Wnt,
mTOR,
TLRs
small
GTPase
play
pivotal
modulation
could
operational
for
instance
Notch
through
Notch1/Jagged1
signaling,
Wnt
by
Wnt/β-
catenin
pathway
mTOR
via
PI3-K/Akt/mTOR
pathways.
All
these
tubulo-interstitial
In
addition,
TLRs,
mainly
TLR2
TLR4,
TLR2-
dependent
TGF-β-dependent
conduits,
modulate
generate
fibrogenic
response.
Small
like
Rho,
Ras
Rab
family
targeting
genes
also
influence
fibrosis
hyperglycemic
states.
This
review
summarizes
recent
information
about
which
regulate
synthesis
its
high
glucose
ambience
vitro
vivo
understanding
expression,
secretion
amassing
aid
developing
strategies
amelioration
nephropathy.
Keywords:
nephropathy,
extracellular
GTPase.