Gene expression of receptor for advanced glycosylation end products in diabetic rat kidney tissue
- VernacularTitle:糖尿病大鼠肾组织中糖基化终产物受体基因表达的研究
- Author:
Yufeng HUANG
;
Shanyan LIN
;
Meifen CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes Renal tissue RAGE Gene expression
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nephrology
1997;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To probe the changes of RAGEmRNA expression in renal tissue of.streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Methods Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used in control rats and diabetic rats for 12 weeks. Results After 4 weeks of diabetes inducement, RACEmRNA level showed a continuous increase both in diabetic renal cortex and medulla. However, this enhancement could not be observed in 2 weeks of diabetes. In addition, after 8 weeks diabetic rats had significantly higher glycated Hb(GHb). Conclusion Gene expression of RAGE in renal tissue of diabetic rats is altered and the excessive gene expression of RAGE may enhance the AGEs-RAGE interactions which would contribute to the development of diabetic nephropathy. Furthermore, this change occurs as a result of hyperglycemia-induced AGEs formation.