Novel regulations of MEF2-A, MEF2-D, and CACNA1S in the functional incompetence of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells by induced indoxyl sulfate in chronic kidney disease

Duyen Thi Do, Nam Nhut Phan, Chih Yang Wang, Zhengda Sun, Yen Chang Lin

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Abstract

Indoxyl sulfate (IS) is a digestive intermediate product that is a known indicator of chronic kidney disease. Its toxicity has also been suggested to accelerate chronic kidney disease. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been confirmed as a potential treatment in kidney regeneration. To determine the universal alteration in gene expression, we combined high-throughput microarray technology and in vitro culture of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells at different doses of IS (20, 40, 60 mg/l). We found that indoxyl sulfate has a remarkable interconnection with stem cell and calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase pathways. In vitro results showed that indoxyl sulfate exerts anti-proliferation and anti-migration effects on ADMSCs. In addition, IS effects lead to increase in apoptotic cells and cells arrested at the G1 phase. Moreover, MEF2-A, MEF2-D and CACNA1S expression significantly decreased after indoxyl sulfate treatment. It can be speculated that following treatment with indoxyl sulfate, the function of ADMSCs is decreased and ADMSCs’ ability to support renal tubule regeneration in chronic kidney disease patients may be lower.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2589-2604
Number of pages16
JournalCytotechnology
Volume68
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Indoxyl sulfate
  • Kidney regeneration
  • L-type calcium channel
  • Mesenchymal stem cell

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology

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