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Abstract
Background: The antibody against proteasome subunit alpha type 1 (PSMA1) is a podocyte autoantibody in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) children identified in our previous study. The aim of this study was to explore the characteristics of INS in children and the mechanism underlying its involvement in the development of INS.
Methods: The levels of serum anti-PSMA1 autoantibodies in children were detected via protein microarray and compared among different disease groups. The recombinant PSMA1 protein was injected subcutaneously and intraperitoneally into mice to observe glomerular morphology and function. The PSMA1-knockdown and PSMA1-overexpressing cell lines were constructed from mouse podocytes, and their cytoskeleton and function were analyzed. Homozygous zebrafish with psma1 knockout were observed.
Results: The levels of serum anti-PSMA1 autoantibodies were higher in INS children and varied with urinary protein. In mice immunized with PSMA1, the presence of serum anti-PSMA1 autoantibody caused albuminuria and damage to the glomerular filtration membrane. Deficiency of PSMA1 impaired the podocyte cytoskeleton and physiological function. Complete deletion of psma1 caused edema, abnormal glomerular morphology and effacement of foot processes in zebrafish.
Conclusions: PSMA1 played an important role in the maintenance of podocyte morphology and function.
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