Pathogenic role of TGF-β in the progression of podocyte diseases.
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In patients with progressive podocyte diseases, such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and membranous nephropathy, there is enhanced expression of transforming growth factor (TGF-β) in podocytes. Biomechanical strain in these diseases may cause overexpression of TGF-β and angiotensin II (Ang II) by podocytes. Oxidative stress induced by Ang II may activate the latent TGF-β. Increased TGF-β activity by podocytes may induce not only the thickening of the glomerular basement membrane (GBM), but also podocyte apoptosis and/or detachment from the GBM, initiating the development of glomerulosclerosis. Furthermore, mesangial matrix expansion frequently occurs in podocyte diseases in association with the development of glomerulosclerosis. This review examines open questions on the pathogenic role of TGF-β that links podocyte injury to GBM thickening, podocyte loss, mesangial matrix expansion and glomerulosclerosis in podocyte diseases. It also describes paracrine regulatory mechanisms of podocyte TGF-β on mesangial cells leading to increased matrix synthesis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Histology and histopathology
دوره 26 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011