AMP-dependent kinase stimulates the expression of αKlotho.
FEBS Open Bio
; 14(10): 1691-1700, 2024 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Renal αKlotho along with fibroblast growth factor 23 regulates phosphate and vitamin D metabolism. Its cleavage yields soluble Klotho controlling intracellular processes. αKlotho has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and is nephro- and cardioprotective. AMP-dependent kinase (AMPK) is a nephro- and cardioprotective energy sensor. Given that both αKlotho and AMPK have beneficial effects in similar organs, we studied whether AMPK regulates αKlotho gene expression in Madin-Darby canine kidney, normal rat kidney 52E, and human kidney 2 cells. Using quantitative real-time PCR and western blotting, we measured αKlotho expression upon pharmacological manipulation or siRNA-mediated knockdown of AMPKα. AMPK activator 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside (AICAR) enhanced αKlotho expression, an effect reduced in the presence of AMPK inhibitor compound C or siRNA targeting AMPK catalytic α-subunits (α1 and α2). Similarly, AMPK activators metformin and phenformin upregulated αKlotho transcripts. Taken together, our results suggest that AMPK is a powerful inducer of αKlotho and could thereby contribute to the development of future therapeutic interventions.
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Proteínas Quinases Ativadas por AMP
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Proteínas Klotho
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2024
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