Nonerythropoietic derivative of erythropoietin protects against tubulointerstitial injury in a unilateral ureteral obstruction model

Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation : Official Publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
Harumi KitamuraEnyu Imai

Abstract

Erythropoietin (EPO), a member of the cytokine type I superfamily, acts to increase circulating erythrocytes primarily by preventing apoptosis of erythroid progenitors, is known to protect tissues and can raise haemoglobin (Hb) concentrations. Recently, a second receptor for EPO comprising the EPO receptor and beta-common receptor has been reported to mediate EPO-induced tissue protection. EPO modified by carbamylation (CEPO) only signals through this second receptor. Accordingly, we hypothesized that treatment with CEPO, which would not increase Hb concentrations, would protect against tubular damage and thereby inhibit tubulointerstitial injuries. We evaluated therapeutic effects of CEPO using a rat unilateral ureteral obstruction model. CEPO decreased tubular apoptosis and alpha-smooth muscle actin (alphaSMA) expression in the absence of polycythaemia, while the untreated obstructed kidneys exhibited increased tubular apoptosis with expanded (alphaSMA) expression. While EPO treatment similarly inhibited tubular apoptosis and alphaSMA expression, EPO treatment increased Hb concentrations and induced a wedge-shaped infarction. We established a therapeutic approach using CEPO to protect against tubulointerstitial injury. The th...Continue Reading

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