Effects of caleitriol on proliferation and extracellular matrix synthesis in renal interstitial fibroblasts
- VernacularTitle:钙三醇抑制肾间质成纤维细胞的活化
- Author:
Wenji WANG
;
Weiming WANG
;
Nan CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ca]citriol;
Fibroblasts;
Transforming growth factor beta;
Cell proliferation;
Extraeellular matrix
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nephrology
2008;24(4):271-276
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of calcitriol on cellular proliferation and apoptosis,and on the expression of transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)-induced α-SMA and extracellular matrix(ECM)synthesis in renal interstitial fibroblasts,so as to illustrate its potential roles and underlying mechanisms in preventing renal interstitial fibrosis. Methods In NRK-49F of cultured rats in vitro,cellular proliferation was detected by MTY.The cellular cycle and apoptosis were assessed by flow eytometry using annexin-V FITC/propidium iodide(PI).Real-time PCR was performed to detect the mRNA expression of α-SMA,CTGF and FN,and Western blot was performed to detect the protein expression of α-SMA and FN. Results Cellular proliferation was inhibited by calcitriol through G1-arrest (P<0.05).But calcitriol had no effect on cell apoptosis(P>0.05).Increased expression of α-SMA,CTGF and FN mRNA induced by TGF-β1were significantly suppressed by calcitriol as compared with TGF-β1 treated group (P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference among the groups with various concentration of calcitrol (P>0.05).The similar phenomenon of the level of α-SMA and FN protein expression was observed in all groups by Western blot. Conclusion Caleiniol inhibits cellular proliferation of renal interstitial fibroblast by G1-arrest,but has no effect on cell apoptosis,and can prevent renal interstitial fibrosis caused by TGF-β1.