Research Article: Fenofibrate Attenuates Renal Tubular Cell Apoptosis by Up-Regulating MCAD in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Abstract:
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a typical complication of diabetes mellitus, associated with higher mortality and morbidity, and is a major cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). DKD is clinically characterized by albuminuria and a progressive decline in kidney function. Although glomerular pathology is thought to be the primary target of diabetic injury, it has been well documented that tubulointerstitial injury plays an important role in the progression of DKD. Renal tubular cell apoptosis is clearly recognized as a key pathogenesis of chronic kidney injury and is associated with the progression of renal fibrosis. Previous work has shown that high glucose (HG) conditions induce apoptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells in vitro and in vivo., Abnormal lipid flow and lipid deposition have been identified as major risk factors for the progression of diabetes. In recent years, it has been increasingly recognized that lipid accumulation is also largely involved in the development of DKD. Lipid accumulation in the kidney causes lipotoxicity, which may lead to kidney damage and further transform into kidney fibrosis.,
Introduction:
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a typical complication of diabetes mellitus, associated with higher mortality and morbidity, and is a major cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). DKD is clinically characterized by albuminuria and a progressive decline in kidney function. Although glomerular pathology is thought to be the primary target of diabetic injury, it has been well documented that tubulointerstitial injury plays an important role in the progression of DKD. Renal tubular cell apoptosis is clearly…
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