Podocyte Ercc1 is indispensable for glomerular integrity

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As life expectancy continues to increase, age-related kidney diseases are becoming more prevalent. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is not only a consequence of aging but also a potential accelerator of aging process. Here we report the pivotal role of podocyte ERCC1, a DNA repair factor, in maintaining glomerular integrity and a potential effect on multiple organs. Podocyte-specific ERCC1-knockout mice developed severe proteinuria, glomerulosclerosis, and renal failure, accompanied by a significant increase in glomerular DNA single-strand breaks (SSBs) and double-strand breaks (DSBs). ERCC1 gene transfer experiment in the knockout mice attenuated proteinuria and glomerulosclerosis with reduced DNA damage. Notably, CD44+CD8+ memory T cells, indicative of T-cell senescence, were already elevated in the peripheral blood of knockout mice at 10 weeks old. Additionally, levels of senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) factors were significantly increased in both the circulation and multiple organs of the knockout mice. In older mice and human patients, we observed an accumulation of DSBs and an even greater buildup of SSBs in glomeruli, despite no significant reduction in ERCC1 expression with age in mice. Collectively, our findings highlight the crucial role of ERCC1 in repairing podocyte DNA damage, with potential implications for inflammation in various organs.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:704

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Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 704(2024) vom: 16. März, Seite 149713

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hama, Eriko Yoshida [VerfasserIn]
Nakamichi, Ran [VerfasserIn]
Hishikawa, Akihito [VerfasserIn]
Kihara, Miho [VerfasserIn]
Abe, Takaya [VerfasserIn]
Yoshimoto, Norifumi [VerfasserIn]
Nishimura, Erina Sugita [VerfasserIn]
Itoh, Hiroshi [VerfasserIn]
Hayashi, Kaori [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Aging
DNA damage
DNA-Binding Proteins
EC 3.1.-
ERCC1
Endonucleases
Ercc1 protein, mouse
Journal Article
Podocytes

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Date Completed 13.03.2024

Date Revised 13.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149713

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NLM369181824