Interaction between the renin-angiotensin system and cyclooxygenases in the kidney regulates renal microcirculation. Activation of the (pro)renin receptor has profibrotic effects, and now Kaneshiroet al. show that it also increases COX-2 synthesis. These results may have therapeutic implications, as blocking (pro)renin-receptor interaction would prevent the increase of angiotensin generation and prostaglandin synthesis, two phenomena underlying the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy.
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Med Sci (Basel)
December 2024
Department of Molecular Pathobiology, New York University, New York, NY 10010, USA.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health concern with a rising incidence, particularly in aging populations and those with a genetic predisposition. Over time, DM contributes to various complications, including nephropathy, retinopathy, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and neuropathy. Among these, diabetic neuropathy and PAD stand out due to their high prevalence and significant impact on patients' quality of life.
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Department of Endocrinology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Objective: Previous observational studies suggest a potential link between gut microbiota, metabolites, and diabetic nephropathy. However, the exact causal relationship among these factors remains unclear.
Method: We conducted a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study using summary statistics from the IEU OpenGWAS Project database to investigate gut microbiota, metabolites, and diabetic nephropathy.
Front Med (Lausanne)
January 2025
Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital Bijie Hospital, Bijie, China.
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January 2025
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, United States.
The growing global prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM), along with its associated complications, continues to rise. When clinically detected most DM complications are irreversible. It is therefore crucial to detect and address these complications early and systematically in order to improve patient care and outcomes.
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Société Francophone de Nutrithérapie et de Nutrigénétique Appliquée, Villeurbanne, France.
Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy is characterized by elevated oxidative stress and chronic inflammation in the kidneys. A class of proteins called sirtuins is well-known to be important for a number of cellular functions, such as metabolism, stress tolerance, and ageing. Among them, SIRT1 is associated with the progression of diabetic nephropathy, a dangerous kidney-related consequence of diabetes mellitus.
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