Objective To investigate the effect of rosiglitazone(RGZ) on peritoneal morphology,function and the expressions of Aquaporin 1 (AQP-1),vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and cyclooxygenase 2(COX-2) in uremic rat of peritoneal dialysis.Methods Thirty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into five groups.Group S (n=6) was subjected to sham operation.Group N (n=6) was subjected to nephrectomy with silicon catheter inserted,but no peritoneal exposure.Group P (n=6) was subjected to nephrectomy with silicon catheter inserted and receiving daily peritoneal injection through the catheter,using 4.25％ peritoneal dialysis fluid 10 ml twice a day for 2 weeks.Group R (n=6) was subjected to nephrectomy with silicon catheter inserted and receiving daily peritoneal injection through the catheter,using 4.25％ peritoneal dialysis fluid containing rosiglitazone (0.2 mg/kg) 10 ml twice a day for 2 weeks.Group GW (n=6) was subjected to nephrectomy with silicon catheter inserted and receiving daily peritoneal injection through the catheter,using 4.25％ peritoneal dialysis fluid containing rosiglitazone (0.2 mg/kg) and GW9662 (0.2 mg/kg) 10 ml twice a day for 2 weeks.After two weeks of dialysis,a 90 min peritoneal equilibration test was performed and the amount of ultrafiltration was accurately measured.The partial peritoneum tissues of rats were harvested and stained by hematoxylin-eosin (HE),then morphology changes of partial peritoneum were examined by light microscopy.The expression of AQP-1,VEGF-A and COX-2 in omentum were detected with immunohistochemistry assay.AQP-1,VEGF-A and COX-2 mRNA were detected by qRT-PCR.Results Morphology changes of partial peritoneum showed that compared with Group S,a dramatic increase in thickness of the mesothelium-to-muscle layer of peritoneum in Group N,P,R and GW(P ＜0.05).Compared with group P,the thickness significantly decreased in Group R(P ＜ 0.05).PET results showed that compared with Group S,ultrafiltration (UF) significantly reduced in Group P,R,and GW (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with Group P,ultrafiltration significantly increased in Group P,R,and GW (P ＜0.05).Compared with group S,the expressions of AQP1,VEGF-A and COX-2 mRNA and protein were significantly increased in group P,R and GW(P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group P,the expressions of AQP1,VEGF-A mRNA and protein were significantly decreased in Group R and GW(P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group P,the expressions of COX-2 mRNA and protein were significantly decreased in group R (P ＜ 0.05),while no differences in the expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein in group GW (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Rosiglitazone can inhibit peritoneal interstitial and vascular proliferation,protect peritoneal function and increase ultrafiltration.Rosiglitazone can protect peritoneal function probably by inhibiting expression of VEGF-A and COX-2.

Objective To explore the effect of residual renal function(RRF)on the quality of life in uremia patients with peritoneal dialysis(PD).Methods 64 patients with uremia who underwent PD for 3 months or more were selected.According to the residual glomerular filtration rate(rGFR),the patients were divided into RRF group[35 cases with rGFR≥1mL· min-1·(1.73m2)-1] and non-RRF group[29 cases with rGFR≤1mL· min-1 ·(1.73m2)-1].The patients were followed up at 3-month intervals.The quality of life was assessed using the SF-36.Results The calcium,phosphorus,parathyroid hormone,serum creatinine,C-reactive protein,serum albumin,total urea removal,serum potassium,total urea clearance in the non-RRF group were(2.29±0.25)mmol/L,(1.68±0.42)mmol/L,275.68 ng/L,(1 121.58±215.36)μmol/L,(11.02±14.35)mg/L,(31.01±3.26)g/L,(100±50)mL/d,(3.48±0.78)mmol/L,(1.71±0.28),respectively,which in the RRF group were(2.21±0.19)mmol/L,(1.59±0.35)mmol/L,147.43ng/L,(872.56±264.68)μmol/L,(5.34±8.97)mg/L,(3.43±0.59)mmol/L,(33.21±4.62)g/L,(5.34±8.97)mg/L,(33.21±4.62)g/L,(800±200)mL/d,(3.79±0.59)mmol/L,(2.01±0.41),respectively,the differences between the two groups were significant(t=2.316,2.149,2.353,3.881,2.229,7.213,2.243,2.212,4745,all P<0.05).The total physical health measurement[(48.13±18.32)points and the physiological function[(46.61±21.79)points] in the non-RRF group were significantly lower than those in the RRF group[(56.02±18.12)points,(46.61±21.79)points,t=2.379,2.341,all P<0.05].There was no significant difference between the two groups in the total mental health and SF-36(P>0.05).Univariate linear regression analysis showed that rGFR was not associated with SF-36 overall score.Multivariate linear regression analysis found that SF-36 overall score and serum calcium,phosphorus,parathyroid hormone,serum creatinine,C-reactive protein,peritoneal ultrafiltration volume had relevance(t=4.102,2.412,2.174,4.259).Conclusion There was no significant difference in overall quality of life scores and mental health scores between the RRF group and the non-RRF group.RRF was not directly related to the quality of life of the patients.

AIM:To investigate the effect of rosiglitazone on the expression of aquaporin-1 (AQP1), vascular endothelial growth factor-A ( VEGF-A ) and cyclooxygenase-2 ( COX-2 ) in human peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells.METHODS: Cultured peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells were divided into 4 groups.The morphological changes of the cells were observed under inverted microscope .The protein expression of AQP1, VEGF-A and COX-2 in hu-man peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells was determined by Western blotting .The mRNA expression of AQP1, VEGF-A and COX-2 in the cells was measured by real-time PCR.RESULTS:Rosiglitazone stimulated the proliferation of the cells.Rosiglitazone up-regulated the expression of AQP1, and down-regulated the expression of VEGF-2 and COX-2 at mRNA and protein levels in the cells .The PPAR-γantagonist GW9662 partly inhibited the up-regulation of AQP1 expres-sion by rosiglitazone (P<0.05), but had no obvious effect on the expression of VEGF-A and COX-2 (P>0.05).CON-CLUSION:Rosiglitazone up-regulates the expression of AQP 1 and down-regulates the expression of VEGF-A and COX-2 in human peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells , thus promoting water transportation and attenuating peritoneal fibrosis during peritoneal dialysis .

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To investigate the role of glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) and sodium-glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1) in high glucose dialysate-induced peritoneal fibrosis.Thirty six male SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups (6 in each):normal control group, sham operation group, peritoneal dialysis group (PD group), PD+phloretin group (PD+T group), PD+phlorizin group (PD+Z group), PD+phloretin+phlorizin group (PD+T+Z group). Rat model of uraemia was established using 5/6 nephrotomy, and 2.5% dextrose peritoneal dialysis solution was used in peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal equilibration test was performed 24 h after dialysis to evaluate transport function of peritoneum in rats; HE staining was used to observe the morphology of peritoneal tissue; and immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of GLUT1, SGLT1, TGF-β1 and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in peritoneum. Human peritoneal microvascular endothelial cells (HPECs) were divided into 5 groups:normal control group, peritoneal dialysis group (PD group), PD+phloretin group (PD+T group), PD+phlorezin group (PD+Z group), and PD+phloretin+phlorezin group (PD+T+Z group). Real time PCR and Western blotting were used to detect mRNA and protein expressions of GLUT1, SGLT1, TGF-β1, CTGF in peritoneal membrane and HPECs., compared with sham operation group, rats in PD group had thickened peritoneum, higher ultrafiltration volume, and the mRNA and protein expressions of GLUT1, SGLT1, CTGF, TGF-β1 were significantly increased (all<0.05); compared with PD group, thickened peritoneum was attenuated, and the mRNA and protein expressions of GLUT1, SGLT1, CTGF, TGF-β1 were significantly decreased in PD+T, PD+Z and PD+T+Z groups (all<0.05). Pearson's correlation analysis showed that the expressions of GLUT1, SGLT1 in peritoneum were positively correlated with the expressions of TGF-β1 and CTGF (all<0.05)., the mRNA and protein expressions of GLUT1, SGLT1, TGF-β1, CTGF were significantly increased in HPECs of peritoneal dialysis group (all<0.05), and those in PD+T, PD+Z, and PD+T+Z groups were decreased (all<0.05). Pearson's correlation analysis showed that the expressions of GLUT1, SGLT1 in HPECs were positively correlated with the expressions of TGF-β1 and CTGF (all<0.05).High glucose peritoneal dialysis fluid may promote peritoneal fibrosis by upregulating the expressions of GLUT1 and SGLT1.
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