{"title":"Comprehensive Analysis of RNA Methylation Regulated gene signature and Immune Infiltration in Ischemia/Reperfusion-Induced Acute Kidney Injury.","authors":"Wei-Hua Liu, Fang Cao, Miao Lin, Fu-Yuan Hong","doi":"10.1159/000542787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000542787","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The morbidity and mortality of acute kidney injury (AKI) are increasing. Epigenetic regulation and immune cell infiltration are thought to be involved in the AKI. However, the relationship between epigenetic regulation and immune cell infiltration in AKI has not been elucidated. This study was conducted to identify the differentially expressed genes (DEGs), differentially expressed RNA methylation genes (DEMGs), and infiltrated immune cells in the kidneys of ischemia reperfusion induced- acute kidney injury (IRI-AKI) models and further explore their relationships in IRI-AKI.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a bioinformatic analysis using R programming language in 3 selected IRI-AKI datasets from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database, including 16 IRI-AKI kidney tissues and 10 normal kidney tissues. The DEGs were screened, and enrichment pathways were analyzed using gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) database. The DEMGs and core DEMGs were identified using the R package. The ROC curve was plotted to predict disease occurrence of 7 core DEMGs. The correlation of 7 core DEMGs and other genes was analyzed using Pearson's correlation test. The gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) of each DEMG was conducted using the R package. The upstream miRNAs and transcript factors of 7 core DEMGs were predicted based on the RegNetwork database and Cytoscape software. The STITCH database was used to predict the possible binding compounds of the 7 core DEMGs. Immune cell infiltration in kidney tissues between the IRI-AKI group and control group was evaluated using the R package.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 2367 DEGs were obtained, including 1180 upregulated and 1187 downregulated genes in IRI-AKI kidney associated with the cell structure, proliferation, molecule binding/interaction, and signaling pathways such as the leucocyte migration and chemokine signaling pathways. Ten DEMGs were identified, with Ythdf1, Rbm15, Trmt6, Hnrnpc, and Dnmt1 being significantly upregulated, while Lrpprc, Cyfip2, Mettl3, Ncbp2, and Nudt7 were significantly downregulated in IRI-AKI tissues. The molecules interacting with 7 core DEMGs were identified. Significant changes in the infiltration of 8 types of immune cells were observed in IRI-AKI kidneys compared to normal controls. The significant correlation between 6 core DEMGs and the infiltration of immune cells was observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>IRI may induce AKI through RNA methylation to regulate the expression of genes involved in immune cell infiltration.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142729785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Naji Alhamid, Bana Sabbagh, Asmaa Alsarraj, Edgar Lerma, Tiffany Caza, Biruh Workeneh, Jacqueline Claudia Barrientos, Kenar D Jhaveri
{"title":"Pitfalls of Current Diagnostic Criteria of Tumor Lysis Syndrome.","authors":"Naji Alhamid, Bana Sabbagh, Asmaa Alsarraj, Edgar Lerma, Tiffany Caza, Biruh Workeneh, Jacqueline Claudia Barrientos, Kenar D Jhaveri","doi":"10.1159/000538328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000538328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Tumor Lysis syndrome (TLS) is a well-recognized medical emergency in patients with cancer diagnosis. The diagnostic criteria of TLS have been revised many times since it was recognized, but still have many drawbacks limit diagnosis accuracy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Autopsy studies in patients with perimortem diagnoses of TLS have shown that they may not have actually had TLS. Therefore, many cancer patients who are at risk for TLS, clinical and laboratory criteria may be fulfilled due to other causes of acute kidney injury. In this review, we aim to cast a spotlight on the shortcomings and pitfalls of the current diagnostic criteria for TLS, and propose a roadmap for developing a more rigorous criteria that improve on the diagnostic accuracy.</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>Causes of AKI in patients with cancer other than TLS should be considered. Because current diagnostic criteria may miss those differential diagnosis, specific biomarkers that can tell when TLS is the underlying process is an important need, besides appropriate criteria that can jump over the pitfalls in the current criteria and enhance the recognition of TLS among other causes.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140110599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Five-year Trajectory about Screening for Complication of Diabetes Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality : Focusing on Regional Difference.","authors":"Jina Han, Gawon Kim, Yeong Jun Ju, Soon Young Lee","doi":"10.1159/000538244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1159/000538244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgrounds: </strong>The overall screening rate for complication of diabetes kidney disease is improving; however, regional variations are increasing. It is necessary to select regions vulnerable to change and understand their characteristics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Group-based trajectory analysis was performed to derive change patterns in the complication of diabetes kidney disease screening rate in 244 regions using Community Health Survey data between 2015 and 2019. ANOVA test was conducted to examine the differences in regional characteristics and CVD in each change pattern.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The change patterns in complication of diabetes kidney disease screening rate were classified into four groups: high and rapidly increasing (Group 1, 5.2%), steady high (Group 2, 8.2%), moderate and increasing (Group 3, 52.9%), and low and slightly increasing (Group 4, 23.8%). Group 4 had many rural areas and worse socioeconomic status, healthcare systems, health behaviors, and diabetes management, and these regions had higher CVD mortality rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Regions where the screening for complication of diabetes kidney disease rate did not improve compared to other regions were vulnerable not only in socioeconomic status, healthcare system, and health behavior, but also in disease management. This suggests the need for local and environmental support, as well as aggressive health service interventions in relatively vulnerable areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140059784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tingting Duan, Minyi Li, Ziyang Lin, Lanqing Meng, Mengqiu Li, Tao Xia, Xianlong Zhang, Guixuan Lin, Lufeng Yan, Mingjie Liang, Quan Zhu, Zhenghai Li, Junzheng Yang
{"title":"The Protective Effect of Vitexin on Hypertensive Nephropathy Rats.","authors":"Tingting Duan, Minyi Li, Ziyang Lin, Lanqing Meng, Mengqiu Li, Tao Xia, Xianlong Zhang, Guixuan Lin, Lufeng Yan, Mingjie Liang, Quan Zhu, Zhenghai Li, Junzheng Yang","doi":"10.1159/000540618","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000540618","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Vitexin is a natural flavonoid compound extracted from Vitex leaves or seeds, exhibiting various pharmacological activities including anticancer, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, and spasmolytic effects. However, its protective effects on hypertensive nephropathy (HN) and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Spontaneous hypertension rats were fed a high-sugar and high-fat diet for 8 weeks to induce the disease HN model. From the 5th week, the rats were administered vitexin via gavage. Blood pressure was measured biweekly using the tail-cuff method. Histopathological changes were assessed using HE staining, and biochemical analyses were performed to evaluate the effects of vitexin on HN rats. The underlying mechanisms of vitexin treatment were investigated through western blotting.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data demonstrated that vitexin significantly lowered systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures and ameliorated histopathological changes in HN rats. Biochemical analyses revealed that vitexin reduced the levels of creatinine (Cr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), total protein (TP), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), malondialdehyde (MDA), and advanced glycation end products (AGEs), while increasing the levels of albumin (ALB) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Western blotting results indicated that vitexin treatment decreased the expression of TNF-α, IL-6, and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), while increasing the expression of SOD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings of this study suggest that vitexin exerts protective effects against HN, providing pharmacological evidence for its potential use in HN treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"753-762"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141855935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gil Schwartz Yoskovitz, Meytal Schwartz Yoskovitz, Hadar Haim-Pinhas, Mor Saban, David Pereg, Ori Wand, Ilan Rozenberg, Sydney Benchetrit, Keren Cohen-Hagai
{"title":"Risk Factors for Major Bleeding among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Treated with Acetylsalicylic Acid.","authors":"Gil Schwartz Yoskovitz, Meytal Schwartz Yoskovitz, Hadar Haim-Pinhas, Mor Saban, David Pereg, Ori Wand, Ilan Rozenberg, Sydney Benchetrit, Keren Cohen-Hagai","doi":"10.1159/000542500","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000542500","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk of thrombotic events and bleeding. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), an effective antiplatelet agent, is one of the most frequently used medications for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it can also contribute to bleeding events due to its inherent antiplatelet effect. The objective of this study was to determine the characteristics of CKD patients at increased risk of bleeding under ASA therapy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective analysis included patients with non-dialysis-dependent CKD who were treated with ASA for primary prevention of CVD for at least 3 consecutive months and did not receive anti-coagulants or anti-platelets. Data were collected from electronic medical records from January 2014 to December 2018. CKD diagnosis was based on an estimated glomerular filtration rate of <60 mL/min/1.73 m2. CKD patients who experienced major bleeding events during ASA therapy (bleeding group) versus all others (control group) were compared. Additional outcomes included first documented nonfatal cardiovascular event and all-cause mortality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 900 adult CKD patients included in this analysis, 82 (9.1%) had a major bleeding event during 31.6 ± 25.9 months of follow-up. The most common bleeding site was gastrointestinal (52 cases, 63.4% of major bleeding events). Patients who had a major bleeding event were older (76.5 ± 10 vs. 74 ± 10.3 years, p = 0.038). On multivariate analysis, age was the most important predictor of major bleeding event (odds ratio: 1.029, 95% confidence interval: 1.004-1.056).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Given its controversial efficacy in primary prevention of CVD in CKD patients, characterizing those at increased risk of bleeding under ASA therapy is important in the era of tailored medicine. Age, CKD stage, and cardiovascular risk are key factors to consider regarding the safety and effectiveness of ASA for CKD patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"1033-1040"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142623219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
May M Rabadi, Marella R Verde, Mia Camilliere, Nicholas Vecchio, Sharath Kandhi, Miroslav Sekulic, Michael S Wolin, Brian B Ratliff
{"title":"Renal and Vascular Functional Decline in Aged Low Birth Weight Murine Adults.","authors":"May M Rabadi, Marella R Verde, Mia Camilliere, Nicholas Vecchio, Sharath Kandhi, Miroslav Sekulic, Michael S Wolin, Brian B Ratliff","doi":"10.1159/000542141","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000542141","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Maternal undernutrition (MUN)-induced low birth weight (LBW) neonates are susceptible to the development of high blood pressure and kidney disease later in life, although the underlying pathological causes remain unclear. The study here investigated the role of renal oxidative stress, impairment of vascular function, and altered sensitivity to angiotensin II (Ang II) as factors that contribute to these pathologies in aged LBW mice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>LBW offspring were generated using a combined protein and caloric restricted MUN mouse model. The resulting LBW offspring were examined 1 year after birth for mean arterial blood pressure (MABP) (carotid artery catheterization), renal blood flow (RBF) (laser Doppler flowmetry), glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (sinistrin clearance), vasoreactivity (myograph), renal vascular density (CD31 staining), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) (ROS probes). Immunoblotting examined Ang II type 1 receptor (AT1R), soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC), and antioxidant systems. Pharmacological agents delivered to animals included the sGC stimulator δ-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), the AT1R inhibitor losartan, the antioxidant ethyl pyruvate (EP), and the toll-like receptor 4 inhibitor TAK242.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After 1 year, MABP was increased, while RBF, GFR, vascular reactivity, renal vascular density, and sGC were all reduced in the LBW aged adult. All four pharmacological agents improved MABP, RBF, GFR, vascular density, and vascular reactivity. Renal ROS was increased in the LBW adult but was reduced by ALA, EP, and TAK242 treatment. AT1R was upregulated in the LBW adult, while sGC was decreased, an effect reversed by ALA treatment. Endogenous antioxidant systems, including SOD1, catalase, and glutathione were downregulated in the LBW adult.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MUN-induced LBW mice experience increased Ang II sensitivity and oxidative stress. The increased Ang II sensitivity and ROS generation influences vascular density and reactivity, which drive an increase in MABP, and a concomitantly decrease in RBF and glomerular filtration. Pharmacological intervention that inhibits AT1R, enhances levels of sGC, reduces ROS, or inhibits toll-like receptor 4 improves vascular and renal function in the LBW adult.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"1075-1090"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11652227/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142687414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christof Aigner, Martina Gaggl, Sophie Schmidt, Renate Kain, Nicolas Kozakowski, André Oszwald, Zoltán Prohászka, Raute Sunder-Plassmann, Alice Schmidt, Gere Sunder-Plassmann
{"title":"New-Onset Complement-Mediated Thrombotic Microangiopathy during the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Christof Aigner, Martina Gaggl, Sophie Schmidt, Renate Kain, Nicolas Kozakowski, André Oszwald, Zoltán Prohászka, Raute Sunder-Plassmann, Alice Schmidt, Gere Sunder-Plassmann","doi":"10.1159/000541938","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541938","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus is alleged to enable a proinflammatory state that leads to the activation of the coagulation and the complement cascade. In this study, we aimed to establish the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with new onset of cTMA/aHUS in the Vienna TMA cohort and whether COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations would pose a greater risk of initial manifestation of cTMA/aHUS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used the Vienna TMA cohort database to examine the prevalence of COVID-19-related and of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination-related aHUS/cTMA during the first 3 years of the COVID-19 pandemic in a large single-centre cohort.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Between March 2020 and May 2023, a total of 7 patients experienced their first aHUS/cTMA episode. No patient experienced a TMA relapse or more than one episode during the follow-up period. Three TMA episodes were attributable to either COVID-19 (n = 1; 33%) or SARS-CoV-2 vaccination (n = 2; 66%), respectively. All 3 patients had systemic signs of TMA, and TMA was confirmed by kidney biopsy in all cases. Among the 7 patients, we recorded five infections that triggered one TMA episode (20%) and 19 vaccinations triggered two TMA episodes (10%; p = 0.52, odds ratio 0.47; 95% CI: 0.04-8.39).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We speculate that both SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations and COVID-19 episodes can represent a triggering factor for aHUS/cTMA episodes in (genetically) vulnerable individuals. However, COVID-19 might have a stronger association and might be a stronger trigger than the SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The incidence of new aHUS cases did not differ from the pre-pandemic era in a large tertiary care centre cohort.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"970-977"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142503098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Zucaro, Consiglia Longobardi, Antonio Miele, Antonio Villanova, Yoko Suzumoto
{"title":"Nanocarrier-Based Drug Delivery Systems Targeting Kidney Diseases.","authors":"Laura Zucaro, Consiglia Longobardi, Antonio Miele, Antonio Villanova, Yoko Suzumoto","doi":"10.1159/000541848","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541848","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The potential applications of nanotechnology in the medical field have become increasingly recognized in recent years. Nanocarriers have emerged as a versatile tool, offering a wide range of applications due to their unique properties. In addition to the targeted drugs delivery, nanocarriers have also proven to be extremely effective in imaging and diagnostics. Continuous advances in nanotechnology have paved the way for innovative solutions to complex challenges in human health, shaping the future of nanotechnology and its applications.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>By exploring different types of nanoparticles, this review delves into the different characteristics that can be tailored to enhance their kidney access. Although the structural complexity of the kidney may prevent nanocarriers passage, optimization of nanocarrier characteristics such as shape, size, charge, and surface modifications may overcome these barriers, allowing for targeted delivery. By harnessing the potential of nanoparticles, researchers aim to develop targeted and efficient therapies that can address various kidney-related disorders.</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>This review highlights the promising advancements in nanotechnology and their potential impact on improving the therapeutic outcomes for several kidney diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"884-897"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiangyun Li, Yang Liu, Luting Zhou, Jianhua Wang, Xiaoqun Yang
{"title":"Construction and Validation of a Mutation-Related Model in Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma and Associated Immune Infiltration.","authors":"Xiangyun Li, Yang Liu, Luting Zhou, Jianhua Wang, Xiaoqun Yang","doi":"10.1159/000539096","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000539096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To improve the clinical evaluation of the prognosis of papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC), we screened a model to predict the survival of patients with mutations in related genes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We downloaded RNA sequencing information from all patients with PRCC in TCGA. We first analyzed the differences in genes and the enrichment of these differences. Then, by selecting mutant genes, constructing a protein-protein interaction network, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression, and multivariable Cox regression, a prognosis model was constructed. Additionally, the model was validated using external data sets. We analyzed the immune infiltration of PRCC and the correlation between the model and popular targets. Finally, we performed tissue microarray analysis and immunohistochemistry to verify the expression levels of the three genes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We constructed a three-gene (never in mitosis gene A-related kinase 2 [NEK2], centromere protein A [CENPA], and GINS complex subunit 2 [GINS2]) model. The verification results indicated that the model had a good prediction effect. We also developed a visual nomogram. Enrichment analysis revealed the major pathways involved in muscle system processes. Immunoassays showed that the expression level of CENPA was positively correlated with PD-1 and CTLA4 expression levels. Immunohistochemical and tissue microarray results showed that these three genes were highly expressed in PRCC, which was consistent with the predicted results in the database.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We constructed and verified a three-gene model to predict the patient survival. The results show that the model has a good prediction effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"355-367"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140876794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pathophysiology of Physical Exercise in Kidney Patients: Unveiling New Players - The Role of Myokines.","authors":"Daniela Picciotto, Lucia Macciò, Daniela Verzola, Federica Baciga, Claudia Momentè, Elisa Russo, Francesca Viazzi, Yuri Battaglia, Pasquale Esposito","doi":"10.1159/000539489","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000539489","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive systemic condition characterized by numerous complications. Among these, alterations in skeletal muscle physiology, such as sarcopenia, are particularly significant, as they are associated with poor outcomes and reduced quality of life.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Various interventions, including pharmacological approaches and lifestyle modifications have been investigated to slow CKD progression and prevent or treat its complications. Physical exercise, in particular, has emerged as a promising intervention with multiple beneficial effects. These include improvements in physical functioning, increased muscle mass, modulation of metabolic abnormalities, and reduced cardiovascular risk. However, the pathophysiology of physical exercise in patients with kidney disease is complex and remains only partially understood. A crucial advancement in understanding this phenomenon has been the identification of myokines - molecules expressed and released by skeletal muscle in response to physical activity. These myokines can exert both paracrine and systemic effects, influencing not only skeletal muscle physiology but also other processes such as energy metabolism and lipid regulation.</p><p><strong>Key messages: </strong>The interplay among skeletal muscle, physical activity, and myokines may act as a pivotal regulator in various physiological processes, including aging, as well as in pathological conditions like cachexia and sarcopenia, frequently observed in CKD patients at different stages, including patients on dialysis. Despite the potential importance of this relationship, only a limited number of studies have explored the relationship between exercise and myokine, and the effect of this interaction on experimental models or individuals with kidney disease. In the following sections, we review and discuss this topic.</p>","PeriodicalId":17813,"journal":{"name":"Kidney & blood pressure research","volume":" ","pages":"457-471"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141180132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}