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Vitamin D Deficiency Aggravates Chronic Kidney Disease Progression after Ischemic Acute Kidney Injury

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Author(s):
Goncalves, Janaina Garcia [1] ; de Braganca, Ana Carolina [1] ; Canale, Daniele [1] ; Massola Shimizu, Maria Heloisa [1] ; Sanches, Talita Rojas [1] ; Affonso Moyses, Rosa Maria [1] ; Andrade, Lucia [1] ; Seguro, Antonio Carlos [1] ; Volpini, Rildo Aparecido [1]
Total Authors: 9
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Med, Dept Nephrol, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: PLoS One; v. 9, n. 9 SEP 15 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 41
Abstract

Background: Despite a significant improvement in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), its incidence and prevalence has been increasing over the years. Progressive renal fibrosis is present in CKD and involves the participation of several cytokines, including Transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta 1). Besides cardiovascular diseases and infections, several studies show that Vitamin D status has been considered as a non-traditional risk factor for the progression of CKD. Given the importance of vitamin D in the maintenance of essential physiological functions, we studied the events involved in the chronic kidney disease progression in rats submitted to ischemia/reperfusion injury under vitamin D deficiency (VDD). Methods: Rats were randomized into four groups: Control; VDD; ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI); and VDD+IRI. At the 62 day after sham or IRI surgery, we measured inulin clearance, biochemical variables and hemodynamic parameters. In kidney tissue, we performed immunoblotting to quantify expression of Klotho, TGF-beta, and vitamin D receptor (VDR); gene expression to evaluate renin, angiotensinogen, and angiotensin-converting enzyme; and immunohistochemical staining for ED1 (macrophages), type IV collagen, fibronectin, vimentin, and alpha-smooth mucle actin. Histomorphometric studies were performed to evaluate fractional interstitial area. Results: IRI animals presented renal hypertrophy, increased levels of mean blood pressure and plasma PTH. Furthermore, expansion of the interstitial area, increased infiltration of ED1 cells, increased expression of collagen IV, fibronectin, vimentin and alpha-actin, and reduced expression of Klotho protein were observed. VDD deficiency contributed to increased levels of plasma PTH as well as for important chronic tubulointerstitial changes (fibrosis, inflammatory infiltration, tubular dilation and atrophy), increased expression of TGF-beta 1 and decreased expression of VDR and Klotho protein observed in VDD+IRI animals. Conclusion: Through inflammatory pathways and involvement of TGF-beta 1 growth factor, VDD could be considered as an aggravating factor for tubulointerstitial damage and fibrosis progression following acute kidney injury induced by ischemia/reperfusion. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/52294-0 - Assessing the role of vitamin D in the development of postischemic acute kidney injury
Grantee:Rildo Aparecido Volpini
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants