Project description:Validation of predicted gene expression of human mesangial cells after 24h Tacrolimus stimulus Objective: To evaluate tacrolimus as therapeutic option for diabetic nephropathy (DN) based on molecular profile and network-based molecular model comparisons. Materials and Methods: We generated molecular models representing pathophysiological mechanisms of DN and tacrolimus mechanism of action (MoA) based on literature derived data and transcriptomics datasets. Shared enriched molecular pathways were identified based on both model datasets. A newly generated transcriptomics dataset studying the effect of tacrolimus on mesangial cells in vitro was added to identify mechanisms in DN pathophysiology. We searched for features in interference between the DN molecular model and the tacrolimus MoA molecular model already holding annotation evidence as diagnostic or prognostic biomarker in the context of DN. Results: Thirty nine molecular features were shared between the DN molecular model, holding 252 molecular features and the tacrolimus MoA molecular model, holding 209 molecular features, with six additional molecular features affected by tacrolimus in mesangial cells. Significantly affected molecular pathways by both molecular model sets included cytokine-cytokine receptor interactions, adherens junctions, TGF-beta signaling, MAPK signaling, and calcium signaling. Molecular features involved in inflammation and immune response contributing to DN progression were significantly downregulated by tacrolimus (e.g. the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF), interleukin 4, or interleukin 10). On the other hand, pro-fibrotic stimuli being detrimental to renal function were induced by tacrolimus like the transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFB1), endothelin 1 (EDN1), or type IV collagen alpha 1 (COL4A1). Conclusion: Patients with DN and elevated TNF levels might benefit from tacrolimus treatment regarding maintaining GFR and reducing inflammation. TGFB1 and EDN1 are proposed as monitoring markers to assess degree of renal damage. Next to this stratification approach, the use of drug combinations consisting of tacrolimus in addition to ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, TGFB1- or EDN1-receptor antagonists might warrant further studies. comparison of gene expression of human mesangial cells after 24h Tacrolimus vs. Ctrl; 4 independent experiments were conducted (4xTacrolimus 24h and 4x ctrl. 24h with Drug solvent (DMSO))

Project description:Diabetic nephropathy (DN) as a common complication of diabetes is the primary cause of end-stage renal disease. Sodium butyrate (NaB) is a short chain fatty acid in the metabolic products of intestinal bacterium, and its kidney protective effect has been reported in DN. However, its underlying mechanism remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of NaB on globe transcriptome changes in DN. In our study, eight-week-male db/db mice which were established DN mice were randomly divided into two groups: the DN+NaB group (DN mice treated with NaB, 5g/kg/day) and the DN group (DN mice treated with saline). Also, the normal db/m mice were used as NC group. Further, blood glucose, body weight, urinary microalbumin and urinary creatinine of mice were measured in three groups. Whole-transcriptome analysis was performed by RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) to evaluate profiling of lncRNAs and messenger RNAs (mRNAs). Bioinformatic analysis was performed to predict the potential NaB-related lncRNAs and genes in DN. The expressions of lncRNAs and mRNAs were tested by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) in renal tissues and mesangial cells treated with NaB. The results of the present study demonstrated that NaB ameliorated renal dysfunction in DN mice. Moreover, RNA-Seq results identified that 17 lncRNAs and 180 mRNAs reversely changed in DN+NaB group when compared with those in DN group. Additionally, the integrated co-expression networks of NaB-related lncRNAs revealed these lncRNAs interacted with 155 key mRNAs. The co-expression networks of mRNAs associated to immune response, antigen processing and presentation and acute inflammatory response to antigenic stimulus. The qRT-PCR data showed that eight mRNAs and seven lncRNAs were dysexpressed by NaB in DN mice and mesangial cell under high glucose condition. Furthermore, the co-expression network of inflammation related lncRNAs and mRNAs demonstrated that those 17 reversed lncRNAs and 37 mRNAs also play essential roles in inflammatory response. In summary, the present study suggests that NaB ameliorates diabetes induced renal dysfunction and regulates transcriptome changes in DN. NaB related lncRNA-mRNA may play roles in the protective effect of NaB in DN.

Project description:Validation of predicted gene expression of human mesangial cells after 24h Tacrolimus stimulus Objective: To evaluate tacrolimus as therapeutic option for diabetic nephropathy (DN) based on molecular profile and network-based molecular model comparisons. Materials and Methods: We generated molecular models representing pathophysiological mechanisms of DN and tacrolimus mechanism of action (MoA) based on literature derived data and transcriptomics datasets. Shared enriched molecular pathways were identified based on both model datasets. A newly generated transcriptomics dataset studying the effect of tacrolimus on mesangial cells in vitro was added to identify mechanisms in DN pathophysiology. We searched for features in interference between the DN molecular model and the tacrolimus MoA molecular model already holding annotation evidence as diagnostic or prognostic biomarker in the context of DN. Results: Thirty nine molecular features were shared between the DN molecular model, holding 252 molecular features and the tacrolimus MoA molecular model, holding 209 molecular features, with six additional molecular features affected by tacrolimus in mesangial cells. Significantly affected molecular pathways by both molecular model sets included cytokine-cytokine receptor interactions, adherens junctions, TGF-beta signaling, MAPK signaling, and calcium signaling. Molecular features involved in inflammation and immune response contributing to DN progression were significantly downregulated by tacrolimus (e.g. the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF), interleukin 4, or interleukin 10). On the other hand, pro-fibrotic stimuli being detrimental to renal function were induced by tacrolimus like the transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFB1), endothelin 1 (EDN1), or type IV collagen alpha 1 (COL4A1). Conclusion: Patients with DN and elevated TNF levels might benefit from tacrolimus treatment regarding maintaining GFR and reducing inflammation. TGFB1 and EDN1 are proposed as monitoring markers to assess degree of renal damage. Next to this stratification approach, the use of drug combinations consisting of tacrolimus in addition to ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, TGFB1- or EDN1-receptor antagonists might warrant further studies.

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