Tranilast attenuates connective tissue growth factor-induced extracellular matrix accumulation in renal cells

Kidney International
W QiCarol A Pollock

Abstract

Tranilast (N-[3,4-dimethoxycinnamoyl]anthranilic acid) is a synthetic compound that we have recently reported to inhibit transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1)-induced tubulointerstitial fibrosis in the kidney. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) is recognized as a potent downstream mediator of TGF-beta1. Both proximal tubule cells (PTCs) and cortical fibroblasts (CFs) are considered to be responsible for the production of tubulointerstitial extracellular matrix (ECM). These studies were undertaken to assess the profibrotic effects of CTGF in an in vitro model of the human PTCs and CFs, and to determine whether tranilast is effective in limiting the in vitro matrix responses induced by CTGF. Primary cultures of PTCs and CFs were exposed to CTGF (20 ng/ml)+/-tranilast (100 microM). Cell hypertrophy and the secretion of the ECM proteins fibronectin and collagen IV were determined. The effects of tranilast on TGF-beta1-induced CTGF mRNA expression and on phosphorylation of Smad2 were determined. CTGF significantly induced cell hypertrophy, increased fibronectin, and collagen IV secretion in PTCs and CFs. In all cases, the CTGF-induced increase in ECM protein was inhibited in the presence of tranilast. Tranilast reduced CT...Continue Reading

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