Inhibitory effect of oligoprocyanidins on podocyte epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in rats with diabetic kidney disease
LV Xiaonan1, ZONG Chunhui2, DONG Zheng1
1. Department One of Internal Medicine, Tianjin Corps Hospital, Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Tianjin 300162, China; 2. Research Institute,Tianjin Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital,Tianjin 300100,China
Abstract:Objective To investigate the effect of oligoprocyanidins(OPC) on epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of podocytes in rats with diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Methods Thirty male SD rats were randomly divided into the control group, model group and OPC group [500 mg/(kg·d), 8 weeks]. The renal function of different groups was compared. The histological changes were observed via light and electron microscopy. The levels of EMT-related proteins were analyzed by Western blot. Results OPC could significantly reduce the levels of blood glucose, serum creatinine, urea nitrogen and urinary protein in DKD rats (P<0.05). Under an electron microscope, podocytes in the OPC group partially fused and autophagic vesicles appeared. OPC up-regulated the expression of E-cadherin but down-regulated the expression of vimentin and Twist1 in podocytes of DKD rats. Conclusions OPC can induce podocyte autophagy and reduce podocyte EMT in DKD rats.
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