Corticosteroids significantly increase cystatin C levels in the plasma by promoting cystatin C production in rats.
Ren Fail
; 41(1): 698-703, 2019 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Several studies have shown that non-renal factors such as corticosteroids may increase plasma cystatin C levels without affecting kidney function. However, the mechanisms underlying this are unclear. We hypothesized that corticosteroids may increase cystatin C levels in the plasma by promoting its production in tissues. In the present study, we aimed to test our hypothesis in rats by investigating the effect of corticosteroids on cystatin C production in tissues and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), as measured by the gold standard method (i.e., inulin clearance).Results:
Dexamethasone treatment was associated with much higher concentrations of cystatin C in all organ tissue homogenates tested. Dexamethasone increased plasma cystatin C levels in rats, without any decrease in renal inulin clearance. The impact of dexamethasone on plasma and organ tissue cystatin C levels was abolished by RU486, indicating the effect was glucocorticoid receptor-mediated.Conclusions:
Our study provides direct evidence that corticosteroids may increase cystatin C levels in the plasma by promoting its production, without any decrease in GFR.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dexametasona
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Corticoesteroides
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Cistatina C
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ren Fail
Asunto de la revista:
NEFROLOGIA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China