Effectiveness of a novel rat model of off-target PLA2R1 knockout to renal impairment

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Phospholipase A2 receptor 1 (PLA2R1) plays a crucial role in various diseases, including membranous nephropathy. However, the precise implications of PLA2R1 deficiency remain poorly understood. In this study, we created PLA2R1 knockout rats to explore potential consequences resulting from the loss of the PLA2R1 gene. Unexpectedly, our PLA2R1 knockout rats exhibited symptoms resembling those of chronic kidney disease after an 8-week observation period. Notably, several rats developed persistent proteinuria, a hallmark of renal dysfunction. Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence analyses revealed insignificant glomerular fibrosis, reduced podocyte count, and augmented glomerular expression of complement C3 (C3) compared to immunoglobin A (IgA) and immunoglobin G(IgG) in the rat model. These findings suggest that the loss of PLA2R1 may contribute to the pathogenesis of membranous nephropathy and related conditions. Our knockout rat model provides a valuable tool for investigating the underlying pathology of PLA2R1-associated diseases, and may facilitate the development of targeted therapies for membranous nephropathy and other related disorders.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:116

Enthalten in:

Genomics - 116(2024), 2 vom: 21. März, Seite 110796

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Huang, Bo [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Zitong [VerfasserIn]
Sui, Wendong [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Lu [VerfasserIn]
Li, Yinyin [VerfasserIn]
Feng, Li [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Daihe [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Yun [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Autoantibodies
Complement deposition
Journal Article
Membranous nephropathy
Nephrotic syndrome
Phospholipase A2 receptor 1 (PLA2R1)
Podocyte
Rat model
Receptors, Phospholipase A2

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Date Completed 22.03.2024

Date Revised 25.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ygeno.2024.110796

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367282429