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Targeting Macrophages: Therapeutic Approaches in Diabetic Kidney Disease.

Da-Wei LinTsung-Ming YangCheng HoYa-Hsueh ShihChun-Liang LinYung-Chien Hsu
Published in: International journal of molecular sciences (2024)
Diabetes is not solely a metabolic disorder but also involves inflammatory processes. The immune response it incites is a primary contributor to damage in target organs. Research indicates that during the initial phases of diabetic nephropathy, macrophages infiltrate the kidneys alongside lymphocytes, initiating a cascade of inflammatory reactions. The interplay between macrophages and other renal cells is pivotal in the advancement of kidney disease within a hyperglycemic milieu. While M1 macrophages react to the inflammatory stimuli induced by elevated glucose levels early in the disease progression, their subsequent transition to M2 macrophages, which possess anti-inflammatory and tissue repair properties, also contributes to fibrosis in the later stages of nephropathy by transforming into myofibroblasts. Comprehending the diverse functions of macrophages in diabetic kidney disease and regulating their activity could offer therapeutic benefits for managing this condition.
Keyphrases
  • immune response
  • type diabetes
  • oxidative stress
  • diabetic nephropathy
  • cardiovascular disease
  • induced apoptosis
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • cancer therapy
  • insulin resistance
  • blood glucose
  • glycemic control