Ke Sun1, Qionghong Xie1, Chuan-Ming Hao1,2. 1. Division of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. 2. Nephrology Division, Vanderbilt University Medical Center School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a histologic pattern characterized by focal glomerular scarring, which often progresses to systemic and diffuse glomerulosclerosis. Previous studies have emphasized that the initiation of classic FSGS occurs in podocytes. The dysfunction and loss of podocytes have been associated with the development of proteinuria and the progression of various diseases. In addition, primary, secondary, and genetic FSGS are caused by different mechanisms of podocyte injury. SUMMARY: The potential sources and mechanism of podocyte supplementation are the focus of our current research. Increasing attention has been paid to the role played by parietal epithelial cells (PECs) during the progression of FSGS. PECs are not only the primary influencing factors in glomerulosclerosis lesions but also have repair abilities, which remain a focus of debate. Notably, other resident glomerular cells also play significant roles in the progression of this disease. KEY MESSAGE: In this review, we focus on the mechanism of scarring in FSGS and discuss current and potential therapeutic strategies.
BACKGROUND: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a histologic pattern characterized by focal glomerular scarring, which often progresses to systemic and diffuse glomerulosclerosis. Previous studies have emphasized that the initiation of classic FSGS occurs in podocytes. The dysfunction and loss of podocytes have been associated with the development of proteinuria and the progression of various diseases. In addition, primary, secondary, and genetic FSGS are caused by different mechanisms of podocyte injury. SUMMARY: The potential sources and mechanism of podocyte supplementation are the focus of our current research. Increasing attention has been paid to the role played by parietal epithelial cells (PECs) during the progression of FSGS. PECs are not only the primary influencing factors in glomerulosclerosis lesions but also have repair abilities, which remain a focus of debate. Notably, other resident glomerular cells also play significant roles in the progression of this disease. KEY MESSAGE: In this review, we focus on the mechanism of scarring in FSGS and discuss current and potential therapeutic strategies.
Authors: Bart Smeets; Christoph Kuppe; Eva-Maria Sicking; Astrid Fuss; Peggy Jirak; Toin H van Kuppevelt; Karlhans Endlich; Jack F M Wetzels; Hermann-Josef Gröne; Jürgen Floege; Marcus J Moeller Journal: J Am Soc Nephrol Date: 2011-06-30 Impact factor: 10.121
Authors: Shazia Ashraf; Heon Yung Gee; Stephanie Woerner; Letian X Xie; Virginia Vega-Warner; Svjetlana Lovric; Humphrey Fang; Xuewen Song; Daniel C Cattran; Carmen Avila-Casado; Andrew D Paterson; Patrick Nitschké; Christine Bole-Feysot; Pierre Cochat; Julian Esteve-Rudd; Birgit Haberberger; Susan J Allen; Weibin Zhou; Rannar Airik; Edgar A Otto; Moumita Barua; Mohamed H Al-Hamed; Jameela A Kari; Jonathan Evans; Agnieszka Bierzynska; Moin A Saleem; Detlef Böckenhauer; Robert Kleta; Sherif El Desoky; Duygu O Hacihamdioglu; Faysal Gok; Joseph Washburn; Roger C Wiggins; Murim Choi; Richard P Lifton; Shawn Levy; Zhe Han; Leonardo Salviati; Holger Prokisch; David S Williams; Martin Pollak; Catherine F Clarke; York Pei; Corinne Antignac; Friedhelm Hildebrandt Journal: J Clin Invest Date: 2013-11-25 Impact factor: 14.808