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Di H, Wang Q, Liang D, Zhang J, Gao E, Zheng C, Yu X, Liu Z. Genetic features and kidney morphological changes in women with X-linked Alport syndrome. J Med Genet 2023; 60:1169-1176. [PMID: 37225412 DOI: 10.1136/jmg-2023-109221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND X-linked Alport syndrome (XLAS) caused by COL4A5 pathogenic variants usually has heterogeneous phenotypes in female patients. The genetic characteristics and glomerular basement membrane (GBM) morphological changes in women with XLAS need to been further investigated. METHODS A total of 83 women and 187 men with causative COL4A5 variants were enrolled for comparative analysis. RESULTS Women were more frequently carrying de novo COL4A5 variants compared with men (47% vs 8%, p=0.001). The clinical manifestations in women were variable, and no genotype-phenotype correlation was observed. Coinherited podocyte-related genes, including TRPC6, TBC1D8B, INF2 and MYH9, were identified in two women and five men, and the modifying effects of coinherited genes contributed to the heterogeneous phenotypes in these patients. X-chromosome inactivation (XCI) analysis of 16 women showed that 25% were skewed XCI. One patient preferentially expressing the mutant COL4A5 gene developed moderate proteinuria, and two patients preferentially expressing the wild-type COL4A5 gene presented with haematuria only. GBM ultrastructural evaluation demonstrated that the degree of GBM lesions was associated with the decline in kidney function for both genders, but more severe GBM changes were found in men compared with women. CONCLUSIONS The high frequency of de novo variants carried by women indicates that the lack of family history tends to make them susceptible to be underdiagnosed. Coinherited podocyte-related genes are potential contributors to the heterogeneous phenotype of some women. Furthermore, the association between the degree of GBM lesions and decline in kidney function is valuable in evaluating the prognosis for patients with XLAS.
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- Hongling Di
- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Department of Nephrology, General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection of Ministry of Education, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Ivanov AI, Lechuga S, Marino‐Melendez A, Naydenov NG. Unique and redundant functions of cytoplasmic actins and nonmuscle myosin II isoforms at epithelial junctions. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2022; 1515:61-74. [PMID: 35673768 PMCID: PMC9489603 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The integrity and functions of epithelial barriers depend on the formation of adherens junctions (AJs) and tight junctions (TJs). A characteristic feature of AJs and TJs is their association with the cortical cytoskeleton composed of actin filaments and nonmuscle myosin II (NM-II) motors. Mechanical forces generated by the actomyosin cytoskeleton are essential for junctional assembly, stability, and remodeling. Epithelial cells express two different actin proteins and three NM-II isoforms, all known to be associated with AJs and TJs. Despite their structural similarity, different actin and NM-II isoforms have distinct biochemical properties, cellular distribution, and functions. The diversity of epithelial actins and myosin motors could be essential for the regulation of different steps of junctional formation, maturation, and disassembly. This review focuses on the roles of actin and NM-II isoforms in controlling the integrity and barrier properties of various epithelia. We discuss the effects of the depletion of individual actin isoforms and NM-II motors on the assembly and barrier function of AJs and TJs in model epithelial monolayers in vitro. We also describe the functional consequences of either total or tissue-specific gene knockout of different actins and NM-II motors, with a focus on the development and integrity of different epithelia in vivo.
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- Andrei I. Ivanov
- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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van de Leemput J, Wen P, Han Z. Using Drosophila Nephrocytes to Understand the Formation and Maintenance of the Podocyte Slit Diaphragm. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:837828. [PMID: 35265622 PMCID: PMC8898902 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.837828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The podocyte slit diaphragm (SD) is an essential component of the glomerular filtration barrier and its disruption is a common cause of proteinuria and many types of kidney disease. Therefore, better understanding of the pathways and proteins that play key roles in SD formation and maintenance has been of great interest. Podocyte and SD biology have been mainly studied using mouse and other vertebrate models. However, vertebrates are limited by inherent properties and technically challenging in vivo access to the podocytes. Drosophila is a relatively new alternative model system but it has already made great strides. Past the initial obvious differences, mammalian podocytes and fly nephrocytes are remarkably similar at the genetic, molecular and functional levels. This review discusses SD formation and maintenance, and their dependence on cell polarity, the cytoskeleton, and endo- and exocytosis, as learned from studies in fly nephrocytes and mammalian podocytes. In addition, it reflects on the remaining gaps in our knowledge, the physiological implications for glomerular diseases and how we can leverage the advantages Drosophila has to offer to further our understanding.
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- Joyce van de Leemput
- Center for Precision Disease Modeling, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Center for Precision Disease Modeling, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Center for Precision Disease Modeling, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Mo X, Chen X, Wang X, Zhong X, Liang H, Wei Y, Deng H, Hu R, Zhang T, Chen Y, Gao X, Huang M, Li J. Prediction of Tacrolimus Dose/Weight-Adjusted Trough Concentration in Pediatric Refractory Nephrotic Syndrome: A Machine Learning Approach. Pharmgenomics Pers Med 2022; 15:143-155. [PMID: 35228813 PMCID: PMC8881964 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s339318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose Tacrolimus (TAC) is a first-line immunosuppressant for patients with refractory nephrotic syndrome (NS). However, there is a high inter-patient variability of TAC pharmacokinetics, thus therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is required. In this study, we aimed to employ machine learning algorithms to investigate the impact of clinical and genetic variables on the TAC dose/weight-adjusted trough concentration (C0/D) in Chinese children with refractory NS, and then develop and validate the TAC C0/D prediction models. Patients and Methods The association of 82 clinical variables and 244 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with TAC C0/D in the third month since TAC treatment was examined in 171 children with refractory NS. Extremely randomized trees (ET), gradient boosting decision tree (GBDT), random forest (RF), extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), and Lasso regression were carried out to establish and validate prediction models, respectively. The best prediction models were validated on a cohort of 30 refractory NS patients. Results GBDT algorithm performed best in the whole group (R2=0.444, MSE=591.032, MAE=20.782, MedAE=18.980) and CYP3A5 nonexpresser group (R2=0.264, MSE=477.948, MAE=18.119, MedAE=18.771), while ET algorithm performed best in the CYP3A5 expresser group (R2=0.380, MSE=1839.459, MAE=31.257, MedAE=19.399). These prediction models included 3 clinical variables (ALB0, AGE0, and gender) and 10 SNPs (ACTN4 rs3745859, ACTN4 rs56113315, ACTN4 rs62121818, CTLA4 rs4553808, CYP3A5 rs776746, IL2RA rs12722489, INF2 rs1128880, MAP3K11 rs7946115, MYH9 rs2239781, and MYH9 rs4821478). Conclusion The association between the clinical and genetic variables and TAC C0/D was described, and three TAC C0/D prediction models integrating clinical and genetic variables were developed and validated using machine learning, which may support individualized TAC dosing.
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- Xiaolan Mo
- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, People’s Republic of China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of clinical Data Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of clinical Data Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, People’s Republic of China
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- Division of Nephrology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510623, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jiali Li; Min Huang, Tel +86-20-39943034; +86-20-39943011, Fax +86-20-39943004; +86-20-39943000, Email ;
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Shimizu S, Morohashi T, Takahashi Y, Takahashi S, Morioka I. Immunoglobulin A nephropathy in a patient with an MYH9 -related disorder. Pediatr Int 2021; 63:1398-1400. [PMID: 34383333 DOI: 10.1111/ped.14628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Shoichi Shimizu
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Itabashi Central Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Ren P, Chen H, Wang Y, Wang C, Feng S, Jiang H, Chen J. Case Report: Pathogenic MYH9 c.5797delC Mutation in a Patient With Apparent Thrombocytopenia and Nephropathy. Front Genet 2021; 12:705832. [PMID: 34394193 PMCID: PMC8355614 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.705832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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MYH9-related disease or disorder (MYH9-RD) is an autosomal dominant disease caused by mutations in the MYH9 gene. Mutations in this gene initially affect the hemic system, and other manifestations may evolve with age. Here, we report the case of a 46-year-old Chinese woman with MYH9-RD who was primarily misdiagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura. Exome sequencing of the patient, and the mother and son of the patient revealed a deletion mutation c.5797delC (p. R1933Efs*15) in exon 41 (encoding non-helical tailpiece, NHT) of the MYH9 gene, which consequently led to a frameshift mutation. To the best of our knowledge, this mutation has been reported in Italy once, while the substitution mutation c.5797 C>T is the most frequent mutation. Mutations that affect the NHT region cause thrombocytopenia throughout life; however, our patient presented with a more severe phenotype than previously reported, including thrombocytopenia, inclusion bodies in neutrophils, sensorineural hearing loss, nephropathy, and abnormal liver enzymes. Our goal in the current case is to prevent further progression of renal involvement and to identify other affected members in this family to provide early intervention. This case may raise awareness of MYH9-RD when diagnosing thrombocytopenia and improve our understanding of this condition.
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- Pingping Ren
- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Nephropathy, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Nephropathy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Nephropathy, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Nephropathy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Nephropathy, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Nephropathy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Nephropathy, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Nephropathy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Nephropathy, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Nephropathy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Nephropathy, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Nephropathy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Nephropathy, Hangzhou, China.,Institute of Nephropathy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Niitsuma S, Kudo H, Kikuchi A, Hayashi T, Kumakura S, Kobayashi S, Okuyama Y, Kumagai N, Niihori T, Aoki Y, So T, Funayama R, Nakayama K, Shirota M, Kondo S, Kagami S, Tsukaguchi H, Iijima K, Kure S, Ishii N. Biallelic variants/mutations of IL1RAP in patients with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome. Int Immunol 2020; 32:283-292. [PMID: 31954058 DOI: 10.1093/intimm/dxz081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a renal disease characterized by severe proteinuria and hypoproteinemia. Although several single-gene mutations have been associated with steroid-resistant NS, causative genes for steroid-sensitive NS (SSNS) have not been clarified. While seeking to identify causative genes associated with SSNS by whole-exome sequencing, we found compound heterozygous variants/mutations (c.524T>C; p.I175T and c.662G>A; p.R221H) of the interleukin-1 receptor accessory protein (IL1RAP) gene in two siblings with SSNS. The siblings' parents are healthy, and each parent carries a different heterozygous IL1RAP variant/mutation. Since IL1RAP is a critical subunit of the functional interleukin-1 receptor (IL-1R), we investigated the effect of these variants on IL-1R subunit function. When stimulated with IL-1β, peripheral blood mononuclear cells from the siblings with SSNS produced markedly lower levels of cytokines compared with cells from healthy family members. Moreover, IL-1R with a variant IL1RAP subunit, reconstituted on a hematopoietic cell line, had impaired binding ability and low reactivity to IL-1β. Thus, the amino acid substitutions in IL1RAP found in these NS patients are dysfunctional variants/mutations. Furthermore, in the kidney of Il1rap-/- mice, the number of myeloid-derived suppressor cells, which require IL-1β for their differentiation, was markedly reduced although these mice did not show significantly increased proteinuria in acute nephrotic injury with lipopolysaccharide treatment. Together, these results identify two IL1RAP variants/mutations in humans for the first time and suggest that IL1RAP might be a causative gene for familial NS.
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- Sou Niitsuma
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan.,Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan.,Department of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan.,Laboratory of Molecular Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Division of Cell Proliferation, United Centers for Advanced Research and Translational Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Cell Proliferation, United Centers for Advanced Research and Translational Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Interdisciplinary Medical Science, United Centers for Advanced Research and Translational Medicine, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan.,Department of Pediatrics, NHO Shikoku Medical Center for Children and Adults, Zentsuji, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Endocrinology and Vascular Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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Two Cases of the MYH9 Disorder Fechtner Syndrome Diagnosed from Observation of Peripheral Blood Cells before End-Stage Renal Failure. Case Rep Nephrol 2019; 2019:5149762. [PMID: 31885961 PMCID: PMC6899327 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5149762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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As a MYH9 disorder, Fechtner syndrome is characterized by nephritis, giant platelets, granulocyte inclusion bodies (Döhle-like bodies), cataract, and sensorineural deafness. Observation of peripheral blood smear for the presence of thrombocytopenia, giant platelets, and granulocyte inclusion bodies (Döhle-like bodies) is highly important for the early diagnosis of MYH9 disorders. In our two cases, sequencing analysis of the MYH9 gene indicated mutations in exon 24. Both cases were diagnosed as the MYH9 disorders Fechtner syndrome before end-stage renal failure on the basis of the observation of peripheral blood smear.
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Furlano M, Arlandis R, Venegas MDP, Novelli S, Crespi J, Bullich G, Ayasreh N, Remacha Á, Ruiz P, Lorente L, Ballarín J, Matamala A, Ars E, Torra R. Nefropatía asociada a mutación del gen MYH9. Nefrologia 2019; 39:133-140. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nefro.2018.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Tabibzadeh N, Fleury D, Labatut D, Bridoux F, Lionet A, Jourde-Chiche N, Vrtovsnik F, Schlegel N, Vanhille P. MYH9-related disorders display heterogeneous kidney involvement and outcome. Clin Kidney J 2018; 12:494-502. [PMID: 31384440 PMCID: PMC6671426 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfy117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background MYH9-related diseases (MYH9-RD) are autosomal dominant disorders caused by mutations of the MYH9 gene encoding the non-muscle myosin heavy chain IIA. They are characterized by congenital thrombocytopenia, giant platelets and leucocyte inclusions. Hearing impairment, pre-senile cataract and nephropathy can also occur. We aimed to evaluate renal involvement and outcome in MYH9-RD patients followed-up by nephrologists. Methods We conducted a retrospective multicentre observational study of 13 patients among 9 families with MYH9 mutation diagnosed by genetic testing and immunofluorescence assay referred to nephrologists. Results At initial referral, median age was 30 (range 14–76) years. Median estimated glomerular filtration rate was 66 mL/min/1.73 m2 (0–141) and two patients had already end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Renal presentation associated proteinuria (n = 12), haematuria (n = 6) and hypertension (n = 6). Three patients developed a rapid onset ESRD whereas five others had a relatively stable kidney function over a 3-year median follow-up (1–34). Extra-renal features varied widely, with hearing impairment in six patients, cataract in two and mild liver dysfunction in seven. Thrombocytopenia existed at referral in 11 patients. Time to diagnosis varied from 0 to 29 years (median 3 years). Initial diagnoses such as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (n = 4) and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (n = 1) led to corticosteroid administration (n = 4), intravenous immunoglobulins (n = 3), cyclophosphamide (n = 1) and splenectomy (n = 1). Conclusions Renal involvement and outcome in MYH9-RD are heterogeneous. The diagnosis is often delayed and misdiagnoses can lead to unnecessary treatments. MYH9-RD should be considered in any patient with glomerular involvement associated with a low or slightly decreased platelet count and/or hearing loss and liver dysfunction.
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- Nahid Tabibzadeh
- Explorations Fonctionnelles Rénales, APHP Hôpital Bichat, DHU FIRE, CRI-Inserm U1149 et Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- Néphrologie et Médecine Interne, CH Valenciennes, Valenciennes, France
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- Aix-Marseille Univ, C2VN, INSERM 1263-INRA 1260, and AP-HM, Centre de Néphrologie et Transplantation Rénale, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille, France
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- Néphrologie, APHP Hôpital Bichat, DHU FIRE, CRI-Inserm U1149 et Université Paris Diderot, Paris, France
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- CRCMH Pathologies Plaquettaires Robert Debré, APHP Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France
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- Néphrologie et Médecine Interne, CH Valenciennes, Valenciennes, France
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The glomerular basement membrane (GBM) is a specialized structure with a significant role in maintaining the glomerular filtration barrier. This GBM is formed from the fusion of two basement membranes during development and its function in the filtration barrier is achieved by key extracellular matrix components including type IV collagen, laminins, nidogens, and heparan sulfate proteoglycans. The characteristics of specific matrix isoforms such as laminin-521 (α5β2γ1) and the α3α4α5 chain of type IV collagen are essential for the formation of a mature GBM and the restricted tissue distribution of these isoforms makes the GBM a unique structure. Detailed investigation of the GBM has been driven by the identification of inherited abnormalities in matrix proteins and the need to understand pathogenic mechanisms causing severe glomerular disease. A well-described hereditary GBM disease is Alport syndrome, associated with a progressive glomerular disease, hearing loss, and lens defects due to mutations in the genes COL4A3, COL4A4, or COL4A5. Other proteins associated with inherited diseases of the GBM include laminin β2 in Pierson syndrome and LMX1B in nail patella syndrome. The knowledge of these genetic mutations associated with GBM defects has enhanced our understanding of cell-matrix signaling pathways affected in glomerular disease. This review will address current knowledge of GBM-associated abnormalities and related signaling pathways, as well as discussing the advances toward disease-targeted therapies for patients with glomerular disease.
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- Christine Chew
- Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research, Division of Cell Matrix Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research, Division of Cell Matrix Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.,Department of Paediatric Nephrology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Podocytes exhibit a unique cytoskeletal architecture that is fundamentally linked to their function in maintaining the kidney filtration barrier. The cytoskeleton regulates podocyte shape, structure, stability, slit diaphragm insertion, adhesion, plasticity, and dynamic response to environmental stimuli. Genetic mutations demonstrate that even slight impairment of the podocyte cytoskeletal apparatus results in proteinuria and glomerular disease. Moreover, mechanisms underpinning all acquired glomerular pathologies converge on disruption of the cytoskeleton, suggesting that this subcellular structure could be targeted for therapeutic purposes. This review summarizes our current understanding of the function of the cytoskeleton in podocytes and the associated implications for pathophysiology.
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- Christoph Schell
- Institute of Surgical Pathology and.,Department of Medicine IV, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine IV, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; .,III. Department of Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany; and.,BIOSS Centre for Biological Signalling Studies and Center for Biological Systems Analysis (ZBSA), Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
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Fukuda SP, Matsui TS, Ichikawa T, Furukawa T, Kioka N, Fukushima S, Deguchi S. Cellular force assay detects altered contractility caused by a nephritis-associated mutation in nonmuscle myosin IIA. Dev Growth Differ 2017; 59:423-433. [PMID: 28714588 DOI: 10.1111/dgd.12379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Revised: 05/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Recent progress in understanding the essential roles of mechanical forces in regulating various cellular processes expands the field of biology to one where interdisciplinary approaches with engineering techniques become indispensable. Contractile forces or contractility-inherently present in proliferative cells due to the activity of ubiquitous nonmuscle myosin II (NMII)-are one of such mechano-regulators, but because NMII works downstream of diverse signaling pathways, it is often difficult to predict how the inherent cellular forces change upon perturbations to particular molecules. Here, we determine whether the contractility of individual cells is upregulated or downregulated based on an assay analyzing specific deformations of silicone gel substrates. We focus on the effect of mutations in the human MYH9 gene that encodes NMIIA, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of various diseases including nephritis. Our assay equipped with a high-throughput data analysis capability reveals that a point mutation of E1841K but not I1816V significantly reduces the magnitude of the endogenous forces of human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells. Given the increasingly recognized roles of the endogenous forces as a critical mechano-regulator as well as that no apparent morphological changes were induced to cells even by introducing the mutations, our findings suggest a possibility that the detected reduction in the force magnitude at the individual cellular level may underlie the pathogenesis of the kidney disease.
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- Shota P Fukuda
- Division of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- Division of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- Division of Applied Life Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8502, Japan.,Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Division of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan.,Institute for NanoScience Design, Osaka University, Toyonaka, 560-8531
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- Division of Applied Life Sciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8502, Japan.,Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan
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- Division of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- Division of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, 560-8531, Japan
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Pazik J, Lewandowski Z, Oldak M, Oziębło D, Perkowska Ptasinska A, Sadowska A, Nowacka-Cieciura E, Nowaczyk M, Malejczyk J, Kwiatkowski A, Durlik M. Association of MYH9 rs3752462 and rs5756168 Polymorphisms With Transplanted Kidney Artery Stenosis. Transplant Proc 2017; 48:1561-5. [PMID: 27496447 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.01.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Allelic variants of the MYH9 gene, encoding myosin nonmuscle heavy chain type IIA, have been shown to correlate with diminished glomerular filtration rates and end-stage kidney disease in individuals of Caucasian ancestry. Myosin nonmuscle heavy chain type IIA is expressed during development as well as in injured vessels and kidney structures. We hypothesized that MYH9 risk variants may correlate with kidney artery injury and dysfunctional healing, such as transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS). Our study aimed at evaluating the association of MYH9 risk allelic variants (rs4821480, rs4821481, rs3752462, rs11089788, rs136211, rs5756168, rs2032487, and rs2239784) with TRAS, defined as >50% renal artery lumen reduction. Genotyping was performed with the use of custom Taqman genotyping assays on DNA samples (n = 295) from white deceased-donor kidney transplant recipients and genomic DNA from the corresponding donors. Statistical analysis was performed with the use of Kaplan-Meier estimates, log-rank tests, and proportional hazard Cox models. Recipients carrying TT in rs5756168 experienced diminished risk of TRAS (hazard ratio [HR], 0.31; P < .009), whereas organs carrying CC in rs3752462 were exposed to excessive TRAS risk (HR, 2.54; P < .047). In multivariate stepwise analysis TRAS was 10.9-fold increased in kidneys originating from rs3752462 CC, whereas the risk was decreased 3.45-fold (adjusted HR, 0.29) in recipients carrying rs5756168 TT (P < .007 and P < .033, respectively). Intracranial bleeding or trauma compared with other mechanisms of donor death diminished TRAS risk by 87% and 91%, respectively (P < .030 and P < .017). Our study is the first to identify genetic predisposition to transplant renal artery stenosis.
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- J Pazik
- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Nephrology, and Internal Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Epidemiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Nephrology, and Internal Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Nephrology, and Internal Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Nephrology, and Internal Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General and Transplantation Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Nephrology, and Internal Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Bondzie PA, Chen HA, Cao MZ, Tomolonis JA, He F, Pollak MR, Henderson JM. Non-muscle myosin-IIA is critical for podocyte f-actin organization, contractility, and attenuation of cell motility. Cytoskeleton (Hoboken) 2016; 73:377-95. [PMID: 27232264 DOI: 10.1002/cm.21313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Revised: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Several glomerular pathologies resulting from podocyte injury are linked to genetic variation involving the MYH9 gene, which encodes the heavy chain of non-muscle myosin-IIA (NM-IIA). However, the functional role of NM-IIA has not been studied extensively in podocytes. We hypothesized that NM-IIA is critical for maintenance of podocyte structure and mechanical function. To test this hypothesis, we studied murine podocytes in vitro subjected to blebbistatin inhibition of NM-II activity, or RNA interference-mediated, isoform-specific ablation of Myh9 gene and protein (NM-IIA) or its paralog Myh10 gene and protein (NM-IIB). Using quantitative immunofluorescence microscopy, traction force microscopy, and attachment and "wound healing" assays, we found that NM-IIA ablation altered podocyte actin cytoskeletal structure and focal adhesion distribution, decreased cell attachment and contractility, and increased cell motility. Blebbistatin treatment had similar effects. NM-IIB ablation produced cells that exhibited poor attachment, but cytoskeletal structural organization, contractility and motility were maintained. These findings indicate that NM-IIA is essential for maintenance of podocyte cytoskeletal structure and mechanical function in vitro, and NM-IIB does not replace it in this role when NM-IIA expression is altered. We conclude that critical podocyte functions may be affected by MYH9 mutations or disease-associated haplotypes. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Philip A Bondzie
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Nephrology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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Newell-Litwa KA, Horwitz R, Lamers ML. Non-muscle myosin II in disease: mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. Dis Model Mech 2015; 8:1495-515. [PMID: 26542704 PMCID: PMC4728321 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.022103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The actin motor protein non-muscle myosin II (NMII) acts as a master regulator of cell morphology, with a role in several essential cellular processes, including cell migration and post-synaptic dendritic spine plasticity in neurons. NMII also generates forces that alter biochemical signaling, by driving changes in interactions between actin-associated proteins that can ultimately regulate gene transcription. In addition to its roles in normal cellular physiology, NMII has recently emerged as a critical regulator of diverse, genetically complex diseases, including neuronal disorders, cancers and vascular disease. In the context of these disorders, NMII regulatory pathways can be directly mutated or indirectly altered by disease-causing mutations. NMII regulatory pathway genes are also increasingly found in disease-associated copy-number variants, particularly in neuronal disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. Furthermore, manipulation of NMII-mediated contractility regulates stem cell pluripotency and differentiation, thus highlighting the key role of NMII-based pharmaceuticals in the clinical success of stem cell therapies. In this Review, we discuss the emerging role of NMII activity and its regulation by kinases and microRNAs in the pathogenesis and prognosis of a diverse range of diseases, including neuronal disorders, cancer and vascular disease. We also address promising clinical applications and limitations of NMII-based inhibitors in the treatment of these diseases and the development of stem-cell-based therapies.
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- Karen A Newell-Litwa
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Institute of Basic Health Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul 90610-010, Brazil
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Chen YM, Liapis H. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: molecular genetics and targeted therapies. BMC Nephrol 2015; 16:101. [PMID: 26156092 PMCID: PMC4496884 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-015-0090-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 06/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Recent advances show that human focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a primary podocytopathy caused by podocyte-specific gene mutations including NPHS1, NPHS2, WT-1, LAMB2, CD2AP, TRPC6, ACTN4 and INF2. This review focuses on genes discovered in the investigation of complex FSGS pathomechanisms that may have implications for the current FSGS classification scheme. It also recounts recent recommendations for clinical management of FSGS based on translational studies and clinical trials. The advent of next-generation sequencing promises to provide nephrologists with rapid and novel approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of FSGS. A stratified and targeted approach based on the underlying molecular defects is evolving.
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- Ying Maggie Chen
- Renal Division, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- , Nephropath, Little Rock, Arkansas
- Pathology & Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Genetic causes of proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome: impact on podocyte pathobiology. Pediatr Nephrol 2015; 30:221-33. [PMID: 24584664 PMCID: PMC4262721 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-014-2753-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2013] [Revised: 12/31/2013] [Accepted: 01/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In the past 20 years, multiple genetic mutations have been identified in patients with congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) and both familial and sporadic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Characterization of the genetic basis of CNS and FSGS has led to the recognition of the importance of podocyte injury to the development of glomerulosclerosis. Genetic mutations induce injury due to effects on the podocyte's structure, actin cytoskeleton, calcium signaling, and lysosomal and mitochondrial function. Transgenic animal studies have contributed to our understanding of podocyte pathobiology. Podocyte endoplasmic reticulum stress response, cell polarity, and autophagy play a role in maintenance of podocyte health. Further investigations related to the effects of genetic mutations on podocytes may identify new pathways for targeting therapeutics for nephrotic syndrome.
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Oh T, Jung Seo H, Taek Lee K, Jo Kim H, Jun Kim H, Lee JH, Il Cheong H, Young Lee E. MYH9 nephropathy. Kidney Res Clin Pract 2014; 34:53-6. [PMID: 26484020 PMCID: PMC4570591 DOI: 10.1016/j.krcp.2014.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2014] [Revised: 09/10/2014] [Accepted: 09/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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MYH9-related disorder is an autosomal dominant disease caused by a mutation in the MYH9 gene, which encodes nonmuscle myosin heavy chain IIA (NMMHC-IIA). This disease is characterized by giant platelets, thrombocytopenia, granulocyte inclusion bodies, proteinuria, and high-pitch sensorineural deafness. Nephropathy has been observed in 30% of patients with MYH9-related disorder. The characteristic features are early onset proteinuria and rapidly progressing renal disorder. However, the prognosis of MYH9 nephropathy remains unclear. Herein, we describe a 36-year-old woman who presented with proteinuria and was diagnosed with MYH9 nephropathy via renal biopsy and gene analysis. Her proteinuria improved after administration of an angiotensin II receptor blocker, but was aggravated after changing to a calcium channel blocker.
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- Taehoon Oh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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Caridi G, Lugani F, Dagnino M, Gigante M, Iolascon A, Falco M, Graziano C, Benetti E, Dugo M, Del Prete D, Granata A, Borracelli D, Moggia E, Quaglia M, Rinaldi R, Gesualdo L, Ghiggeri GM. Novel INF2 mutations in an Italian cohort of patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, renal failure and Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014; 29 Suppl 4:iv80-6. [PMID: 25165188 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mutations of INF2 represent the major cause of familial autosomal dominant (AD) focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). A few patients present neurological symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease but the prevalence of the association has not been assessed yet. METHODS We screened 28 families with AD FSGS and identified 8 INF2 mutations in 9 families (32 patients overall), 3 of which were new. Mutations were in all cases localized in the diaphanous-inhibitory domain (DID) of the protein. RESULTS Clinical features associated with INF2 mutations in our patient cohort included mild proteinuria (1.55 g/L; range 1-2.5) and haematuria as a unique symptom that was recognized at a median age of 21.75 years (range 8-30). Eighteen patients developed end-stage renal disease during their third decade of life; 12 patients presented a creatinine range between 1.2 and 1.5 mg/dL and 2 were healthy at 45 and 54 years of age. CMT was diagnosed in four cases (12.5%); one of these patients presented an already known mutation on exon 2 of INF2, whereas the other patients presented the same mutation on exon 4, a region that was not previously associated with CMT. CONCLUSIONS We confirmed the high incidence of INF2 mutations in families with AD FSGS. The clinical phenotype was mild at the onset of the disease, but evolution to ESRD was frequent. The incidence of CMT has, for the first time, been calculated here to be 12.5% of mutation carriers. Our findings support INF2 gene analysis in families in which renal failure and/or neuro-sensorial defects are inherited following an AD model.
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- Gianluca Caridi
- Laboratory on Pathophysiology of Uremia and Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Laboratory on Pathophysiology of Uremia and Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Laboratory on Pathophysiology of Uremia and Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University Federico II of Naples - CEINGE - Advanced Biotechnologies, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University Federico II of Naples - CEINGE - Advanced Biotechnologies, Napoli, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera-University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Nefrologia, Dialisi, Trapianti Renali, O.C. Ca' Foncello, ULSS 9, Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Nephrology Unit, University of Padoa, Padova, Italy
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, 'San Giovanni di Dio' Hospital, Agrigento, Italy
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Ospedale Alta Val D'Elsa, Poggibonsi, Siena, Italy
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- Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Ospedale S. Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Nephrology and Transplantation Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria 'Maggiore della Carità', 'Amedeo Avogadro' University, Novara, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Renal, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Laboratory on Pathophysiology of Uremia and Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation, Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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Bertelli R, Di Donato A, Cioni M, Grassi F, Ikehata M, Bonanni A, Rastaldi MP, Ghiggeri GM. LPS nephropathy in mice is ameliorated by IL-2 independently of regulatory T cells activity. PLoS One 2014; 9:e111285. [PMID: 25343479 PMCID: PMC4208845 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0111285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2014] [Accepted: 09/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Immunosuppressive regulatory T cells (Tregs) have been hypothesized to exert a protective role in animal models of spontaneous (Buffalo/Mna) and/or drug induced (Adriamycin) nephrotic syndrome. In this study, we thought to define whether Tregs can modify the outcome of LPS nephropathy utilizing IL-2 as inducer of tissue and circulating Tregs. LPS (12 mg/Kg) was given as single shot in C57BL/6, p2rx7⁻/⁻ and Foxp3EGFP; free IL-2 (18.000 U) or, in alternative, IL-2 coupled with JES6-1 mAb (IL-2/anti-IL-2) were injected before LPS. Peripheral and tissue Tregs/total CD4+ cell ratio, urinary parameters and renal histology were evaluated for 15 days. IL-2 administration to wild type mice had no effect on peripheral Tregs number, whereas a significant increase was induced by the IL-2/anti-IL-2 immunocomplex after 5 days. Spleen and lymph nodes Tregs were comparably increased. In p2rx7⁻/⁻ mice, IL-2/anti-IL-2 treatment resulted in increase of peripheral Tregs but did not modify the spleen and lymph nodes quota. LPS induced comparable and transient proteinuria in both wild type and p2rx7⁻/⁻ mice. Proteinuria was inhibited by co-infusion of human IL-2, with reduction at each phase of the disease (24 -48 and 72 hours) whereas IL-2/anti-IL-2 produced weaker effects. In all mice (wild type and p2rx7⁻/⁻) and irrespective of treatment (IL-2, IL-2/anti-IL-2), LPS was associated with progressive signs of renal pathologic involvement resulting in glomerulosclerosis. In conclusion, IL-2 plays a transient protective effect on proteinuria induced by LPS independent of circulating or tissue Tregs but does not modify the outcome of renal degenerative renal lesions.
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- Roberta Bertelli
- Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation and Laboratory on Physiopathology of Uremia, Giannina Gaslini Children Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation and Laboratory on Physiopathology of Uremia, Giannina Gaslini Children Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation and Laboratory on Physiopathology of Uremia, Giannina Gaslini Children Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Department of Medical Biotechnologies and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnologies and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation and Laboratory on Physiopathology of Uremia, Giannina Gaslini Children Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Renal Research Laboratory, Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca e Cura a carattere Scientifico (IRCCS ) Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico and Fondazione D’Amico per la Ricerca sulle Malattie Renali, Milano, Italy
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- Division of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation and Laboratory on Physiopathology of Uremia, Giannina Gaslini Children Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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Craver R, Crespo-Salgado J, Aviles D. Laminations and microgranule formation in pediatric glomerular basement membranes. Fetal Pediatr Pathol 2014; 33:321-30. [PMID: 25394298 DOI: 10.3109/15513815.2014.976686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Glomerular basement membrane (GBM) splitting, laminations, and microgranular formation are classically encountered with Alport disease, but can be found in other glomerular diseases. We found moderate to marked GBM laminations/microgranular formations in 51 of 724 (7%) pediatric diagnostic renal biopsies. These included 12 Alport disease, 12 thin basement membrane disease (TBM), 13 mesangial hypercellularity (MH), 6 focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and 8 other diseases. Follow-up demonstrated progression in most of the Alport disease and FSGS, as expected, but also in 40% of TBM and 30% of MH. Basement membrane laminations/microgranular formations are not specific for Alport disease, may represent a non-specific injury, and may herald a progressive clinical course.
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- Randall Craver
- 1Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Laboratory, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Advances in the pathogenesis of HIV-associated kidney diseases. Kidney Int 2014; 86:266-74. [PMID: 24827777 DOI: 10.1038/ki.2014.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2013] [Revised: 02/03/2014] [Accepted: 02/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Despite improved outcomes among persons living with HIV who are treated with antiretroviral therapy, they remain at increased risk for acute and chronic kidney diseases. Moreover, since HIV can infect renal epithelial cells, the kidney might serve as a viral reservoir that would need to be eradicated when attempting to achieve full virologic cure. In recent years, much progress has been made in elucidating the mechanism by which HIV infects renal epithelial cells and the viral and host factors that promote development of kidney disease. Polymorphisms in APOL1 confer markedly increased risk of HIV-associated nephropathy; however, the mechanism by which ApoL1 variants may promote kidney disease remains unclear. HIV-positive persons are at increased risk of acute kidney injury, which may be a result of a high burden of subclinical kidney disease and/or viral factors and frequent exposure to nephrotoxins. Despite the beneficial effect of antiretroviral therapy in preventing and treating HIVAN, and possibly other forms of kidney disease in persons living with HIV, some of these medications, including tenofovir, indinavir, and atazanavir can induce acute and/or chronic kidney injury via mitochondrial toxicity or intratubular crystallization. Further research is needed to better understand factors that contribute to acute and chronic kidney injury in HIV-positive patients and to develop more effective strategies to prevent and treat kidney disease in this vulnerable population.
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Sethi S, Glassock RJ, Fervenza FC. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: towards a better understanding for the practicing nephrologist. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014; 30:375-84. [PMID: 24589721 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common histopathological lesion that can represent a primary podocytopathy, or occur as an adaptive phenomenon consequent to nephron mass reduction, a scar from a healing vasculitic lesion, direct drug toxicity or viral infection among other secondary causes. Thus, the presence of an FSGS lesion in a renal biopsy does not confer a disease diagnosis, but rather represents the beginning of an exploratory process, hopefully leading ultimately to identification of a specific etiology and its appropriate treatment. We define primary FSGS as a 'primary' podocytopathy characterized clinically by the presence of nephrotic syndrome in a patient with an FSGS lesion on light microscopy and widespread foot process effacement on electron microscopy (EM). Secondary FSGS is commonly characterized by the absence of nephrotic syndrome and the presence of segmental foot process effacement on EM. Failure to accurately differentiate between the primary and secondary forms of FSGS has resulted in many patients undergoing unnecessary immunosuppressive treatment. Here, we review some key points that may assist the practicing nephrologist to distinguish between primary and secondary FSGS.
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- Sanjeev Sethi
- Division of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
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R1933X mutation in the MYH9 gene in May-Hegglin anomaly mimicking idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. J Formos Med Assoc 2014; 113:56-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2012.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2010] [Revised: 04/05/2010] [Accepted: 06/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A compendium of urinary biomarkers indicative of glomerular podocytopathy. PATHOLOGY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:782395. [PMID: 24327929 PMCID: PMC3845336 DOI: 10.1155/2013/782395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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It is well known that glomerular podocyte injury and loss are present in numerous nephropathies and that the pathophysiologic consecution of disease hinges upon the fate of the podocyte. While multiple factors play a hand in glomerulopathy progression, basic logic lends that if one monitors the podocyte's status, that may reflect the status of disease. Recent investigations have focused on what one can elucidate from the noninvasive collection of urine, and have proven that certain, specific biomarkers of podocytes can be readily identified via varying techniques. This paper has brought together all described urinary biomarkers of podocyte injury and is made to provide a concise summary of their utility and testing in laboratory and clinical theatres. While promising in the potential that they hold as tools for clinicians and investigators, the described biomarkers require further comprehensive vetting in the form of larger clinical trials and studies that would give their value true weight. These urinary biomarkers are put forth as novel indicators of glomerular disease presence, disease progression, and therapeutic efficacy that in some cases may be more advantageous than the established parameters/measures currently used in practice.
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Miura K, Kurihara H, Horita S, Chikamoto H, Hattori M, Harita Y, Tsurumi H, Kajiho Y, Sawada Y, Sasaki S, Igarashi T, Kunishima S, Sekine T. Podocyte expression of nonmuscle myosin heavy chain-IIA decreases in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, especially in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2013; 28:2993-3003. [PMID: 24042022 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gft350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have identified significant associations between the development of idiopathic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and MYH9 encoding nonmuscle myosin heavy chain-IIA (NMMHC-IIA). However, these studies focused only on the linkage of MYH9 polymorphisms and development of FSGS. There have been no reports on pathological changes of NMMHC-IIA in human glomerular diseases. Here we report on the precise localization of NMMHC-IIA in podocytes and changes in NMMHC-IIA expression in pathological states in rats and humans. METHODS Immunocytochemical (immunofluorescence and immunoelectron microscopy) studies were performed to determine the precise localization of NMMHC-IIA. Expression levels of NMMHC-IIA were investigated in puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN)-treated rats; and expression levels of NMMHC-IIA and other podocyte-related proteins were investigated in glomeruli of patients with idiopathic FSGS and other heavy proteinuric glomerular diseases. RESULTS NMMHC-IIA was located primarily at the cell body and primary processes of podocytes; this localization is distinct from other podocyte-related molecules causing hereditary FSGS. In PAN-treated rat kidneys, expression levels of NMMHC-IIA in podocytes decreased. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that expression levels of NMMHC-IIA markedly decreased in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, especially FSGS, whereas it did not change in other chronic glomerulonephritis showing apparent proteinuria. Changes in NMMHC-IIA expression were observed in glomeruli where expression of nephrin and synaptopodin was maintained. CONCLUSIONS Considering previous genome-wide association studies and development of FSGS in patients with MYH9 mutations, the characteristic localization of NMMHC-IIA and the specific decrease in NMMHC-IIA expression in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, especially FSGS, suggest the important role of NMMHC-IIA in the development of FSGS.
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- Kenichiro Miura
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Fervenza FC. A patient with nephrotic-range proteinuria and focal global glomerulosclerosis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2013; 8:1979-87. [PMID: 23886564 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.03400313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A young male is evaluated for nephrotic-range proteinuria, hypercalciuria, and an elevated serum creatinine. A renal biopsy is performed and shows focal global glomerulosclerosis. The absence of nephrotic syndrome suggest that glomerulosclerosis was a secondary process. Further analysis of the proteinuria showed it to be due mainly to low-molecular weight proteins. The case illustrates the crucial role of electron microscopy as well as evaluation of the identity of the proteinuria that accompanies a biopsy finding of focal and global or focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis.
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- Fernando C Fervenza
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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Our understanding of the pathogenesis of most primary glomerular diseases, including IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, is limited. Advances in molecular technology now permit genome-wide, high-throughput characterization of genes and gene products from biological samples. Comprehensive examinations of the genome, transcriptome, proteome and metabolome (collectively known as omics analyses), have been applied to the study of IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in both animal models and human patients. However, most omics studies of primary glomerular diseases, with the exception of large genomic studies, have been limited by inadequate sample sizes and the lack of kidney-specific data sets derived from kidney biopsy samples. Collaborative efforts to develop a standardized approach for prospective recruitment of patients, scheduled monitoring of clinical outcomes, and protocols for sampling of kidney tissues will be instrumental in uncovering the mechanisms that drive these diseases. Integration of molecular data sets with the results of clinical and histopathological studies will ultimately enable these diseases to be characterized in a comprehensive and systematic manner, and is expected to improve the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.
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Sun XH, Wang ZY, Yang HY, Cao LJ, Su J, Yu ZQ, Bai X, Ruan CG. Clinical, pathological, and genetic analysis of ten patients with MYH9-related disease. Acta Haematol 2012. [PMID: 23207509 DOI: 10.1159/000342123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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MYH9-related disease (MYH9-RD) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in the MYH9 gene. It is characterized by a triad of giant platelets, thrombocytopenia, and characteristic Döhle body-like granulocyte inclusions. In this study we report 10 unrelated patients with MYH9-RD in whom the following seven MYH9 gene mutations were found: W33R, p.Q1443_K1445dup, R702H, D1424N, E1841K, R1933X, and E1945X (the first two were novel mutations). The region of the MYH9 mutation determines in some regards the phenotype, but clinical expression can vary between individuals with the same mutation. The neutrophil inclusion bodies of two patients were too small to be detected, but could be found with immunofluorescence staining. Immunoblotting analysis revealed that the calculated NMMHC-IIA/β-actin ratio for MYH9-RD neutrophils was 39% of normal controls. Kidney biopsy showed segmental glomerulosclerosis and NMMHC-IIA expression was decreased in podocytes. This disease is not as rare as originally thought. In any individual with persistent macrothrombocytopenia and no response to corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents, even if neutrophil inclusions were inconspicuous in routine staining, MYH9-RD should be suspected.
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- Xiong-hua Sun
- Jiangsu Institute of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Key Lab of Thrombosis and Hemostasis of the Ministry of Health, Suzhou, China
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Doris PA. Genetic susceptibility to hypertensive renal disease. Cell Mol Life Sci 2012; 69:3751-63. [PMID: 22562581 PMCID: PMC3422437 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-012-0996-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2012] [Revised: 04/04/2012] [Accepted: 04/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Hypertensive renal disease occurs at increased frequency among the relatives of patients with this disease compared to individuals who lack a family history of disease. This suggests a heritable risk in which genetic variation may play a role. These observations have motivated a search for genetic variation contributing to this risk in both experimental animal models and in human populations. Studies of animal models indicate the capacity of natural genetic variants to contribute to disease risk and have produced a few insights into the disease mechanism. In its current phase, human population genetic studies have sought to associate genetic variation with disease in large populations by testing genotypes at a large number of common genetic variations in the genome, expecting that common genetic variants contributing to renal disease risk will be identified. These genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been productive and are a clear technical success; they have also identified narrowly defined loci and genes containing variation contributing to disease risk. Further extension and refinement of these GWAS are likely to extend this success. However, it is also clear that few additional variants with substantial effects accounting for the greatest part of heritability will be uncovered by GWAS. This raises an interesting biological question regarding where the remaining unaccounted heritable risk may be located. At present, much consideration is being given to this question and to the challenge of testing hypotheses that lead from the various alternative mechanisms under consideration. One result of the progress of GWAS is likely to be a renewed interest in mechanisms by which related individuals can share and transmit traits independently of Mendelian inheritance. This paper reviews the current progress in this area and considers other mechanisms by which familial aggregation of risk for renal disease may arise.
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- Peter A Doris
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Texas HSC at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Balduini CL, Pecci A, Noris P. Inherited thrombocytopenias: the evolving spectrum. Hamostaseologie 2012; 32:259-70. [PMID: 22972471 DOI: 10.5482/ha12050001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2012] [Accepted: 08/28/2012] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The chapter of inherited thrombocytopenias has expanded greatly over the last decade and many "new" forms deriving from mutations in "new" genes have been identified. Nevertheless, nearly half of patients remain without a definite diagnosis because their illnesses have not yet been described. The diagnostic approach to these diseases can still take advantage of the algorithm proposed by the Italian Platelet Study Group in 2003, although an update is required to include the recently described disorders. So far, transfusions of platelet concentrates have represented the main tool for preventing or treating bleedings, while haematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been reserved for patients with very severe forms. However, recent disclosure that an oral thrombopoietin mimetic is effective in increasing platelet count in patients with MYH9-related thrombocytopenia opened new therapeutic perspectives. This review summarizes the general aspects of inherited thrombocytopenias and describes in more detail MYH9-related diseases (encompassing four thrombocytopenias previously recognized as separate diseases) and the recently described ANKRD26-related thrombocytopenia, which are among the most frequent forms of inherited thrombocytopenia.
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- C L Balduini
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia – IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a major cause of nephrotic syndrome and renal failure. All forms of FSGS share podocyte injury and depletion as central mediators. This review focuses on new insights into pathogenesis from study of extrinsic toxins in experimental models, permeability factors in human disease, and novel genetic causes. RECENT FINDINGS Experimental toxin models have advanced our understanding of the threshold and dynamics of podocyte injury. Following initial podocyte depletion, spreading fields of podocyte injury through secondary mediators appear to be important in generating the segmental pathologic lesions. Proliferating glomerular epithelial cells are common in FSGS, although there are conflicting views about their identity. Evidence suggests potential contributions by mature parietal epithelial cells, facultative stem cells and podocytes. A number of novel candidate permeability factors that affect podocyte function and motility have been discovered in human FSGS and related podocytopathy minimal change disease. Exome capture has identified new monogenic causes of familial FSGS. Apolipoprotein L-1 (APOL1) is expressed in podocytes, and the prevalence of APOL1 risk alleles in patients of African descent with primary FSGS and HIV-associated nephropathy is high, implicating potential podocyte effects. SUMMARY FSGS is caused by a complex interplay of inherent genetic susceptibilities and external injurious factors acting on podocytes. Critical levels of podocyte stress eventuate in podocyte depletion, segmental glomerular scarring, and glomerular epithelial cell hyperplasia.
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Familial risk in hypertensive renal disease has stimulated a search for genetic variation contributing to this risk. The current phase of population genetic studies has sought to associate genetic variation with disease in large populations by testing genotypes at a large number of common genetic variations in the genome, expecting that common genetic variants contributing to renal disease risk will be identified. These genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been productive and are a clear technical success. It is also clear that narrowly defined loci and genes containing variation contributing to disease risk have been identified. Further extension and refinement of these GWAS are likely to extend this success. However, it is also clear that few if any variants with substantial effects accounting for the greatest part of heritability will be uncovered by GWAS. This raises an interesting biological question regarding where the remaining heritable risk may be located. One result of the progress of GWAS is likely to be a renewed interest in mechanisms by which related individuals can share and transmit traits independently of Mendelian inheritance. This paper reviews current progress in this area and considers other mechanisms by which familial aggregation of risk for renal disease may arise.
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- Michael C Braun
- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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BACKGROUND The continuing disease burden of HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) warrants better elucidation of its pathogenic mechanisms. Given that loss of MYH9 function causes a Mendelian renal disease, we hypothesized that renal expression of MYH9 is down-regulated by HIV-1 in HIVAN pathogenesis. METHOD AND RESULTS Using immunofluorescence, we determined that glomerular expression of MYH9 was reduced in the kidneys of HIV-1 transgenic mice. We further determined that Myh9 expression was reduced in HIV-1 transgenic podocytes, statistically significantly at the protein level, and that MYH9 expression was significantly reduced at protein and message level in human podocytes transduced with HIV-1. In analyzing expression in human tissue, we confirmed that MYH9 is abundantly expressed in glomeruli, and podocytes specifically. Finally, we found that MYH9 expression was significantly reduced in human glomeruli in the setting of HIVAN. CONCLUSION We conclude that the podocyte host response to HIV-1 includes down-regulation of MYH9 expression, and hypothesize that this down-regulation might play a role in the pathogenesis of HIVAN.
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Rood IM, Deegens JKJ, Wetzels JFM. Genetic causes of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: implications for clinical practice. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2012; 27:882-90. [PMID: 22334613 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfr771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common cause of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in children and adults. Although FSGS is considered a podocyte disease, the aetiology is diverse. In recent years, many inheritable genetic forms of FSGS have been described, caused by mutations in proteins that are important for podocyte function. In the present commentary, we review these genetic causes of FSGS and describe their prevalence in familial and sporadic FSGS. In routine clinical practice, the decision to perform the costly DNA analysis should be based on the assessment if the results affect the care of the individual patient with respect to the evaluation of extra-renal manifestations, treatment decisions, transplantation and genetic counselling.
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- Ilse M Rood
- Department of Nephrology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Vivette D D'Agati
- Department of Pathology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.
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Madhavan SM, O'Toole JF, Konieczkowski M, Ganesan S, Bruggeman LA, Sedor JR. APOL1 localization in normal kidney and nondiabetic kidney disease. J Am Soc Nephrol 2011; 22:2119-28. [PMID: 21997392 DOI: 10.1681/asn.2011010069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In patients of African ancestry, genetic variants in APOL1, which encodes apolipoprotein L1, associate with the nondiabetic kidney diseases, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN), and hypertensive nephropathy. Understanding the renal localization of APOL1 may provide clues that will ultimately help elucidate the mechanisms by which APOL1 variants promote nephropathy. Here, we used immunohistology to examine APOL1 localization in normal human kidney sections and in biopsies demonstrating either FSGS (n = 8) or HIVAN (n = 2). Within normal glomeruli, APOL1 only localized to podocytes. Compared with normal glomeruli, fewer cells stained for APOL1 in FSGS and HIVAN glomeruli, even when expression of the podocyte markers GLEPP1 and synaptopodin appeared normal. APOL1 localized to proximal tubular epithelia in normal kidneys, FSGS, and HIVAN. We detected APOL1 in the arteriolar endothelium of normal and diseased kidney sections. Unexpectedly, in both FSGS and HIVAN but not normal kidneys, the media of medium artery and arterioles contained a subset of α-smooth muscle actin-positive cells that stained for APOL1. Comparing the renal distribution of APOL1 in nondiabetic kidney disease to normal kidney suggests that a previously unrecognized arteriopathy may contribute to disease pathogenesis in patients of African ancestry.
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- Sethu M Madhavan
- Department of Medicine and the Rammel kamp Center for Education and Research, Metro Health System Campus, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Mutations in the MYH9 gene, coding for the non-muscle myosin heavy chain IIA (NMHC-IIA), are responsible for syndromes characterized by macrothrombocytopenia associated with deafness, cataracts, and severe glomerular disease. Electron microscopy of renal biopsies from these patients found glomerular abnormalities characterized by alterations in mesangial cells, podocytes, and thickening of the glomerular basement membrane. Knockout of NMHC-IIA in mice is lethal, and therefore little is known about the glomerular-related functions of Myh9. Here, we use zebrafish as a model to study the role and function of zNMHC-IIA in the glomerulus. Knockdown of zNMHC-IIA resulted in malformation of the glomerular capillary tuft characterized by few and dilated capillaries of the pronephros. In zNMHC-IIA morphants, endothelial cells failed to develop fenestrations, mesangial cells were absent or reduced, and the glomerular basement membrane appeared nonuniformly thickened. Knockdown of zNMHC-IIA did not impair the formation of podocyte foot processes or slit diaphragms; however, podocyte processes were less uniform in these morphants compared to controls. In vivo clearance of fluorescent dextran indicated that the glomerular barrier function was not compromised by zNMHC-IIA knockdown; however, glomerular filtration was significantly reduced. Thus, our results demonstrate an important role of zNMHC-IIA for the proper formation and function of the glomerulus in zebrafish.
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Gbadegesin R, Lavin P, Foreman J, Winn M. Pathogenesis and therapy of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: an update. Pediatr Nephrol 2011; 26:1001-15. [PMID: 21110043 PMCID: PMC3624015 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-010-1692-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2010] [Revised: 09/28/2010] [Accepted: 10/04/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is an important cause of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in adults and children. It is responsible for 5-20% of all cases of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in the United States. The pathogenesis of FSGS has not been fully elucidated; however, data from molecular studies of familial cases in the last two decades suggest that FSGS is a defect of the podocyte. The therapeutic agents available for treatment of FSGS are not very effective and only a small percentage of affected individuals will achieve complete remission. Recent data from molecular biology and molecular genetics has provided insight into the mechanisms of action of old agents and also identification of other novel therapeutic targets. This review focuses on recent advances in the molecular pathogenesis of FSGS and currently available therapeutic agents as well as potential novel therapies.
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- Rasheed Gbadegesin
- Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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Balduini CL, Pecci A, Savoia A. Recent advances in the understanding and management of MYH9-related inherited thrombocytopenias. Br J Haematol 2011; 154:161-74. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2011.08716.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Han KH, Lee H, Kang HG, Moon KC, Lee JH, Park YS, Ha IS, Ahn HS, Choi Y, Cheong HI. Renal manifestations of patients with MYH9-related disorders. Pediatr Nephrol 2011; 26:549-55. [PMID: 21210153 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-010-1735-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2010] [Revised: 12/03/2010] [Accepted: 12/03/2010] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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MYH9-related disorders are a group of autosomal, dominantly inherited disorders caused by mutations of the MYH9 gene, which encodes the non-muscle myosin heavy chain IIA (NMMHC-IIA). May-Hegglin anomaly and Sebastian, Fechtner, and Epstein syndromes belong to this group. Macrothrombocytopenia is a common characteristic associated with MYH9-related disorders, and basophilic cytoplasmic inclusion bodies in leukocytes (Döhle-like bodies), deafness, cataracts, and glomerulopathy are also found in some patients. In this study, renal manifestations of 7 unrelated Korean patients with MYH9-related disorders were analyzed. Of a total of 7 patients, 4 had disease-related family histories. One familial case had a mutation in the tail domain of NMMHC-IIA and showed milder renal involvement with preserved renal function by his 30s. Among the 3 familial cases without renal involvement, 2 had mutations in the tail domain of NMMHC-IIA and 1 had a mutation in the motor domain. The remaining 3 sporadic cases had severe renal involvement with rapid progression to end-stage renal disease and mutations located in the motor domain. In summary, mutations in the motor domain of NMMHC-IIA and negative family history were associated with severe renal involvement in patients with MYH9-related disorders. These results are in agreement with those of previous reports.
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- Kyoung Hee Han
- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, 101 Daehang-no, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 110-744, South Korea
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Cheng W, Zhou X, Zhu L, Shi S, Lv J, Liu L, Zhang H. Polymorphisms in the nonmuscle myosin heavy chain 9 gene (MYH9) are associated with the progression of IgA nephropathy in Chinese. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2011; 26:2544-9. [PMID: 21245129 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfq768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in China considering different compositions of ESRD causes in different ethnicities. A recent genome-wide association study (GWAS) indicated that the MYH9 gene was significantly associated with non-diabetic ESRD in African-Americans and also influenced kidney function in Europeans. Thus, in the present study, we aim to clarify whether MYH9 confers a shared mechanism among different causes of ESRD and to seek possible further insight into our understanding of IgAN by applying GWAS data from ESRD to IgAN. METHODS One thousand one hundred and sixteen Chinese, including 527 patients with renal biopsy-proven IgAN and 589 healthy controls, were enrolled in the present study. Four single neucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs3752462, rs4821480, rs11089788 and rs2413396) reported to be associated with ESRD with the most significance were genotyped by TaqMan assay or a restriction fragment length polymorphism assay for a further case-control study. RESULTS None of the four SNPs was associated with the susceptibility to IgAN or clinical and pathological characters at the time of renal biopsy. However, estimated glomerular filtration rate decline rate was associated with rs11089788 in the dominant model (P = 0.021). Cox regression showed that rs11089788 (hazard ratio, 3.95; 95% confidence interval, 1.23-12.63; P = 2.1 × 10(-2)) was an independent predictive factor for renal survival. CONCLUSIONS Based on a large Chinese IgAN cohort, we found an association between rs11089788 and prognosis of IgAN, adding to the mounting evidence of MYH9 as an important gene in IgAN to ESRD.
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- Wenrong Cheng
- Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University Institute of Nephrology, and Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing 100034, People's Republic of China
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MYH9 genetic variants associated with glomerular disease: what is the role for genetic testing? Semin Nephrol 2011; 30:409-17. [PMID: 20807613 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2010.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Genetic variation in MYH9, encoding nonmuscle myosin IIA heavy chain, has been associated recently with increased risk for kidney disease. Previously, MYH9 missense mutations have been shown to cause the autosomal-dominant MYH9 (ADM9) spectrum, characterized by large platelets, leukocyte Döhle bodies, and, variably, sensorineural deafness, cataracts, and glomerulopathy. Genetic testing is indicated for familial and sporadic cases that fit this spectrum. By contrast, the MYH9 kidney risk variant is characterized by multiple intronic single nucleotide polymorphisms, but the causative variant has not been identified. Disease associations include human immunodeficiency virus-associated collapsing glomerulopathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, hypertension-attributed end-stage kidney disease, and diabetes-attributed end-stage kidney disease. One plausible hypothesis is that the MYH9 kidney risk variant confers a fragile podocyte phenotype. In the case of hypertension-attributed kidney disease, it remains unclear if the hypertension is a contributing cause or a consequence of glomerular injury. The MYH9 kidney risk variant is strikingly more common among individuals of African descent, but only some will develop clinical kidney disease in their lifetime. Thus, it is likely that additional genes and/or environmental factors interact with the MYH9 kidney risk variant to trigger glomerular injury. A preliminary genetic risk stratification scheme, using two single nucleotide polymorphisms, may estimate lifetime risk for kidney disease. Nevertheless, at present, no role has been established for genetic testing as part of personalized medicine, but testing should be considered in clinical studies of glomerular diseases among populations of African descent. Such studies will address critical questions pertaining to MYH9-associated kidney disease, including mechanism, course, and response to therapy.
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Kopp JB. Glomerular pathology in autosomal dominant MYH9 spectrum disorders: what are the clues telling us about disease mechanism? Kidney Int 2010; 78:130-3. [PMID: 20588287 DOI: 10.1038/ki.2010.82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Genetic variation in MYH9, encoding non-muscle heavy chain IIA, has been recognized for over a decade as the cause of an autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by macrothrombocytopenia, neutrophil inclusions, and glomerular pathology. More recently, genetic variation in the MYH9 region on chromosome 22 has been associated with chronic kidney disease in African-descent individuals. A better understanding of the disease mechanisms responsible for glomerular injury in autosomal dominant MYH9 syndromes will lead to fuller appreciation of the role of this gene in glomerular biology.
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- Jeffrey B Kopp
- Kidney Disease Section, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1268, USA.
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Patients with Epstein-Fechtner syndromes owing to MYH9 R702 mutations develop progressive proteinuric renal disease. Kidney Int 2010; 78:207-14. [PMID: 20200500 DOI: 10.1038/ki.2010.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Recent linkage analyses of nondiabetic African-American patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) have identified MYH9, encoding nonmuscle myosin heavy chain IIA (NMMHC-IIA), as a gene having a critical role in this disease. Abnormalities of the MYH9 locus also underlie rare autosomal dominant diseases such as May-Hegglin anomaly, and Sebastian, Epstein (EPS), and Fechtner (FTNS) syndromes that are characterized by macrothrombocytopenia and cytoplasmic inclusion bodies in granulocytes. Among these diseases, patients with EPS or FTNS develop progressive nephritis and hearing disability. We analyzed clinical features and pathophysiological findings of nine EPS-FTNS patients with MYH9 mutations at the R702 codon hot spot. Most developed proteinuria and/or hematuria in early infancy and had a rapid progression of renal impairment during adolescence. Renal histopathological findings in one patient showed changes compatible with FSGS. The intensity of immunostaining for NMMHC-IIA in podocytes was decreased in this patient compared with control patients. Thus, MYH9 R702 mutations display a strict genotype-phenotype correlation, and lead to the rapid deterioration of podocyte structure. Our results highlight the critical role of NMMHC-IIA in the development of FSGS.
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Yap DYH, Tse KC, Chan TM, Lie AKW. Epstein syndrome presenting as renal failure in young patients. Ren Fail 2010; 31:582-5. [PMID: 19839854 DOI: 10.1080/08860220903033708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Two young Chinese patients presented with renal failure and thrombocytopenia. Further investigations showed the presence of large platelets and high-frequency sensorineural hearing deficit. Genetic studies confirmed mutations in the gene encoding the myosin heavy chain (MYH-9), and Epstein Syndrome was diagnosed. One patient underwent deceased-donor kidney transplantation with satisfactory graft function. Epstein Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance. Clinicians should be aware of this entity when a young patient presents with renal failure and thrombocytopenia.
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- Desmond Yat Hin Yap
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Molecular genetic analysis of podocyte genes in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis--a review. Eur J Pediatr 2009; 168:1291-304. [PMID: 19562370 PMCID: PMC2745545 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-009-1017-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2009] [Accepted: 06/12/2009] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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This review deals with podocyte proteins that play a significant role in the structure and function of the glomerular filter. Genetic linkage studies has identified several genes involved in the development of nephrotic syndrome and contributed to the understanding of the pathophysiology of glomerular proteinuria and/or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Here, we describe already well-characterized genetic diseases due to mutations in nephrin, podocin, CD2AP, alpha-actinin-4, WT1, and laminin beta2 chain, as well as more recently identified genetic abnormalities in TRPC6, phospholipase C epsilon, and the proteins encoded by the mitochondrial genome. In addition, the role of the proteins which have shown to be important for the structure and functions by gene knockout studies in mice, are also discussed. Furthermore, some rare syndromes with glomerular involvement, in which molecular defects have been recently identified, are briefly described. In summary, this review updates the current knowledge of genetic causes of congenital and childhood nephrotic syndrome and provides new insights into mechanisms of glomerular dysfunction.
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Singh N, Nainani N, Arora P, Venuto RC. CKD in MYH9-related disorders. Am J Kidney Dis 2009; 54:732-40. [PMID: 19726116 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2009.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2009] [Accepted: 06/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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MYH9-related disorders are rare causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) presenting as chronic glomerulonephritis and derive from mutations of the MYH9 gene, which encodes for the nonmuscle myosin heavy chain IIA. These disorders are autosomal dominant and include May-Hegglin anomaly and Sebastian, Fechtner, and Epstein syndromes. Diagnosis of these disorders is made first in early childhood because of the characteristic peripheral-blood smear findings of thrombocytopenia, giant platelets, and variably detected basophilic cytoplasmic inclusion bodies in leukocytes. CKD typically develops later in adulthood and may progress to end-stage renal disease. MYH9-related disorders may be associated with deafness and cataract; hence, Alport syndrome becomes important in the differential diagnosis. However, the autosomal dominance pattern of inheritance and characteristic peripheral-blood smear findings in the former help differentiate the two conditions. New evidence suggests that MYH9 gene alterations also are associated with a greater risk of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and hypertensive nephrosclerosis in African Americans. The purpose of this review is to focus on the known, but rarely recognized association of MYH9-related disorders with CKD and highlight the recent discoveries related to the MYH9 gene that may explain the reason for a high CKD burden in African Americans.
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- Neeraj Singh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Nephrology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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