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- Title
Implications of Sphingolipid Metabolites in Kidney Diseases.
- Authors
Mallela, Shamroop kumar; Merscher, Sandra; Fornoni, Alessia
- Abstract
Sphingolipids, which act as a bioactive signaling molecules, are involved in several cellular processes such as cell survival, proliferation, migration and apoptosis. An imbalance in the levels of sphingolipids can be lethal to cells. Abnormalities in the levels of sphingolipids are associated with several human diseases including kidney diseases. Several studies demonstrate that sphingolipids play an important role in maintaining proper renal function. Sphingolipids can alter the glomerular filtration barrier by affecting the functioning of podocytes, which are key cellular components of the glomerular filtration barrier. This review summarizes the studies in our understanding of the regulation of sphingolipid signaling in kidney diseases, especially in glomerular and tubulointerstitial diseases, and the potential to target sphingolipid pathways in developing therapeutics for the treatment of renal diseases.
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022, Vol 23, Issue 8, p4244
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.3390/ijms23084244