The WNT/ß-catenin system in chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder syndrome.
Int Urol Nephrol
; 55(10): 2527-2538, 2023 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The WNT/ß-catenin system is an evolutionarily conserved signaling pathway that plays a crucial role in morphogenesis and cell tissue formation during embryogenesis. Although usually suppressed in adulthood, it can be reactivated during organ damage and regeneration. Transient activation of the WNT/ß-catenin pathway stimulates tissue regeneration after acute kidney injury, while persistent (uncontrolled) activation can promote the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD-MBD is a clinical syndrome that develops with systemic mineral and bone metabolism disorders caused by CKD, characterized by abnormal bone mineral metabolism and/or extraosseous calcification, as well as cardiovascular disease associated with CKD, including vascular stiffness and calcification.OBJECTIVE:
This paper aims to comprehensively review the WNT/ß-catenin signaling pathway in relation to CKD-MBD, focusing on its components, regulatory molecules, and regulatory mechanisms. Additionally, this review highlights the challenges and opportunities for using small molecular compounds to target the WNT/ß-catenin signaling pathway in CKD-MBD therapy.METHODS:
We conducted a comprehensive literature review using various scientific databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, to identify relevant articles. We searched for articles that discussed the WNT/ß-catenin signaling pathway, CKD-MBD, and their relationship. We also reviewed articles that discussed the components of the WNT/ß-catenin signaling pathway, its regulatory molecules, and regulatory mechanisms.RESULTS:
The WNT/ß-catenin signaling pathway plays a crucial role in CKD-MBD by promoting vascular calcification and bone mineral metabolism disorders. The pathway's components include WNT ligands, Frizzled receptors, and LRP5/6 co-receptors, which initiate downstream signaling cascades leading to the activation of ß-catenin. Several regulatory molecules, including GSK-3ß, APC, and Axin, modulate ß-catenin activation. The WNT/ß-catenin signaling pathway also interacts with other signaling pathways, such as the BMP pathway, to regulate CKD-MBD.CONCLUSIONS:
The WNT/ß-catenin signaling pathway is a potential therapeutic target for CKD-MBD. Small molecular compounds that target the components or regulatory molecules of the pathway may provide a promising approach to treat CKD-MBD. However, more research is needed to identify safe and effective compounds and to determine the optimal dosages and treatment regimens.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Distúrbio Mineral e Ósseo na Doença Renal Crônica
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Doenças Ósseas Metabólicas
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Insuficiência Renal Crônica
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Calcificação Vascular
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article