Nitric oxide and superoxide in rat mesangial cells: modulation by C-reactive protein
- 1 May 2006
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Pediatric Nephrology
- Vol. 21 (5) , 619-626
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-006-0066-x
Abstract
Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) has been linked to cardiovascular and renal disease. We evaluated the effects of CRP on the production of nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide by rat mesangial cells (RMC) and the impact on cell function. Methods and Results: RMC were incubated with cytokines (IFN-γ, IL-1β, and LPS) and CRP (10–100 μg/ml) for 24–72 h. Exposure to CRP resulted in a time- and dose-dependent reduction in NO accumulation (pp Conclusion: CRP enhances superoxide release in RMC, which in turn inactivates NO and reduces net production. The functional relevance of these CRP-induced changes is supported by increased expression of HSP90 in RMC exposed to the mediator. These findings suggest that systemic inflammation, which contributes to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, may play a role in the progression of kidney disease.Keywords
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