Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Show: 20 | 50 | 100
Results 1 - 3 de 3
Filter
1.
Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 55(9): 677-685, dez. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-610474

ABSTRACT

The increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus has caused a rise in the occurrence of its chronic complications, such as diabetic nephropathy (DN), which is associated with elevated morbidity and mortality. Familial aggregation studies have demonstrated that besides the known environmental risk factors, DN has a major genetic component. Therefore, it is necessary to identify genes associated with risk for or protection against DN. Ecto-nucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1) is expressed in several tissues, including the kidneys. Increased levels of ENPP1 expression inhibit tyrosine-kinase activity of the insulin receptor in several cell types, leading to insulin resistance. K121Q polymorphism of the ENPP1 gene seems to be associated with insulin resistance and DN development. The elucidation of genetic factors and their associations will provide better understanding of the pathogenesis of DN and, may consequently, lead to a more effective approach to prevention and treatment.


A crescente prevalência do diabetes melito tem causado aumento na ocorrência das suas complicações crônicas, como a nefropatia diabética (ND), a qual está associada com elevada morbidade e mortalidade. Estudos de agregação familiar demonstram que a ND tem um importante componente genético, além dos conhecidos fatores de risco ambientais. Portanto, existe a necessidade de se identificarem genes associados ao risco ou proteção à ND. A ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1(ENPP1) é expressa em vários tecidos, incluindo nos rins. Foi encontrado que níveis aumentados de expressão da ENPP1 inibem a atividade tirosino-quinase do receptor da insulina em vários tipos celulares, causando resistência à insulina. O polimorfismo K121Q do gene ENNP1parece estar associado com resistência à insulina e com o desenvolvimento da ND. A elucidação dos fatores genéticos e de suas associações permitirá um melhor entendimento da patogênese da ND e, consequentemente, poderemos ter uma abordagem mais efetiva em sua prevenção e tratamento.


Subject(s)
Humans , /enzymology , Diabetic Nephropathies/enzymology , Insulin Resistance/genetics , Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases/genetics , Polymorphism, Genetic/genetics , Pyrophosphatases/genetics , /genetics , Diabetic Nephropathies/genetics , Genetic Markers , Genetic Predisposition to Disease
2.
Iranian Journal of Public Health. 2006; 35 (3): 14-21
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-77162

ABSTRACT

Angiotensin I-converting Enzyme [ACE] gene polymorphism; genotype DD or D allele may be involved with an increased susceptibility to type 2 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy [DN]. We examined the frequency of ACE gene polymorphism in 170 patients [85 type 2 diabetes with nephropathy and 85 without it] in Tehran, Iran. DNA was extracted from the white blood cells and the I/D polymorphism of the ACE gene was detected by PCR. The frequency of DD, ID and II genotypes in type 2 diabetic patients were 20%, 61.2% and 18.8%, and in patients with nephropathy 30.6%, 55.3%, 14.1%, respectively. The DD genotype of the DN group was higher than that of the type 2 diabetes patients [30.6% vs 20%, P=0.157, RR=1.3] and the control group [30.6% vs 14.3%, P=0.006, RR=2.9]. The frequency of D allele in nephropathic patients was 58.2% as compared to the type 2 diabetic patients without nephropathy [50.5%] P=0.19, RR=1.16. The D allele frequency in the DN group was found slightly higher than of the type 2 diabetes [X2=0.684, OR=0.709, 95%CI: 0.313-1.606, P=0.408] which indicated the D allele was not associated with DN. It is suggested that DD genotype and D allele are not associated with diabetic nephropathy


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Diabetic Nephropathies/enzymology , Polymorphism, Genetic , Diabetes Complications , Renal Insufficiency
3.
Acta méd. colomb ; 26(4): 205-213, jul.-ago. 2001. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-358385

ABSTRACT

El concepto sobre el endotelio vascular ha cambiado en los últimos años, pasando de ser una capa más de los vasos sanguíneos a ser reconocido como el órgano más grande y complejo del organismo. Se ha demostrado disfunción endotelial tanto en la diabetes mellitus (DM) como en la hipertensión arterial (HTA) y también desempeña un papel importante en muchas de las enfermedades renales. Diversos estudios en insuficiencia renal crónica (IRC) han demostrado anormalidades de la función endotelial y explican parte del daño renal en la nefropatía diabética (ND) y la nefroesclerosis hipertensiva, así como en la glomerulonefritis (GN), la nefropatía isquémica, la nefrotoxicidad por medio de contraste y la nefritis tubulointersticial. Con los progresos de la diálisis y el trasplante renal, actualmente los pacientes con IRC mueren más por enfermedad cardiovascular prematura (20 veces más que en la población general), que por uremia. El descubrimiento del óxido nítrico (ON) como un factor relajante derivado del endotelio (FRDE), es uno de los principales logros científicos de las últimas dos décadas y se han definido sus múltiples efectos en la regulación cardiovascular, la respuesta inmune, la función sexual y la función renal. Hace 11 años Yanagisawa y su grupo descubrieron la endotelina (ET), un potente vasoconstrictor y mitogénico involucrado en la patogénesis de enfermedades renales como la falla renal, la GN, la nefrotoxicidad por medicamentos y la lesión de órgano blanco por HTA y DM. Después del auge del papel del sistema renina angiotensina y en particular de la angiotensina II como vasopéptido con efectos no hemodinámicos y del descubrimiento del efecto de los inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de angiotensina para retardar la progresión de la IRC, gran parte de la investigación se ha desplazado hacia el estudio del endotelio y especialmente del ON y la ET, de gran importancia en la génesis de las enfermedes renales. En esta revisión se describirán los cambios de la función endotelial que ocurren en diferentes enfermedades renales.


Subject(s)
Endothelium , Kidney Diseases , Diabetic Nephropathies/enzymology
SELECTION OF CITATIONS
SEARCH DETAIL