BACKGROUND Previous studies have indicated bidirectional associations between urate levels and inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including ulcerative colitis(UC)and Crohn’s disease(CD).However,it remains unclear whethe...BACKGROUND Previous studies have indicated bidirectional associations between urate levels and inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including ulcerative colitis(UC)and Crohn’s disease(CD).However,it remains unclear whether the observations are causal because of confounding factors.AIM To investigate the causal associations between urate levels and IBD using bidirec-tional Mendelian randomization(MR).METHODS Independent genetic variants for urate levels and IBD were selected as instru-mental variables from published genome-wide association studies(GWASs).Summary statistics for instrument-outcome associations were retrieved from three separate databases for IBD(the UK Biobank,the FinnGen database and a large GWAS meta-analysis)and one for urate levels(a large GWAS meta-analysis).MR analyses included the inverse-variance-weighted method,weighted-median estimator,MR-Egger and sensitivity analyses(MR-PRESSO).A meta-analysis was also conducted to merge the data from separate outcome databases using a fixed-effects model.RESULTS Genetically higher serum urate levels were strongly associated with an increased risk of UC[odds ratio(OR):1.95,95%confidence interval(CI):1.86-2.05]after outlier correction,and the ORs(95%CIs)for IBD and CD were 0.94(95%CI:0.86-1.03)and 0.91(95%CI:0.80-1.04),respectively.Animal studies have confirmed the positive association between urate levels and UC.Moreover,genetically predicted IBD was inversely related to urate levels(OR:0.97,95%CI:0.94-0.99).However,no association was observed between genetically influenced UC or CD and urate levels.CONCLUSION Urate levels might be risk factors for UC,whereas genetically predicted IBD was inversely associated with urate levels.These findings provide essential new insight for treating and preventing IBD.展开更多
Existing technologies used to detect monosodium urate(MSU)crystals for gout diagnosis are not ideal due to their low sensitivity and complexity of operation.The purpose of this study was to explore whether aggregation...Existing technologies used to detect monosodium urate(MSU)crystals for gout diagnosis are not ideal due to their low sensitivity and complexity of operation.The purpose of this study was to explore whether aggregation-induced emission luminogens(AIEgens)can be used for highly specific imaging of MSU crystals to assist in the diagnosis of gout.First,we developed a series of luminogens(i.e.,tetraphenyl ethylene(TPE)-NH_(2),TPE-2NH_(2),TPE-4NH_(2),TPE-COOH,TPE-2COOH,TPE-4COOH,and TPE-Ketoalkyne),each of which was then evenly mixed with MSU crystals.Next,optimal fluorescence imaging of each of the luminogens was characterized by a confocal laser scanning microscope(CLSM).This approach was used for imaging standard samples of MSU,hydroxyapatite(HAP)crystals,and mixed samples with 1:1 mass ratio of MSU/HAP.We also imaged samples from mouse models of acute gouty arthritis,HAP deposition disease,and comorbidities of interest.Subsequently,CLSM imaging results were compared with those of compensated polarized light microscopy,and we assessed the biosafety of TPE-Ketoalkyne in the RAW264.7 cell line.Finally,CLSM time series and three-dimensional imaging were performed on MSU crystal samples from human gouty synovial fluid and tophi.As a promising candidate for MSU crystal labeling,TPE-Ketoalkyne was found to detect MSU crystals accurately and rapidly in standard samples,animal samples,and human samples,and could precisely distinguish gout from HAP deposition disease.This work demonstrates that TPE-Ketoalkyne is suitable for highly specific and timely imaging of MSU crystals in gouty arthritis and may facilitate future research on MSU crystal-related diseases.展开更多
Objective:Hyperuricemia is an excess of urate in blood.The kidneys play important parts in urate excretion,which involves handling reabsorption and secretion.A series of urate transporters is responsible for this proc...Objective:Hyperuricemia is an excess of urate in blood.The kidneys play important parts in urate excretion,which involves handling reabsorption and secretion.A series of urate transporters is responsible for this process:urate transporter (URAT)1,glucose transporter (GLUT)9,organic anion transporter (OAT)1 and OAT3.Excessive fructose intake may result in increased serum urate levels.Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) has been used as an edible vegetable and traditional Chinese medicine.Studies have shown that chicory is a promising anti-hyperuricemia agent and we explored the mechanism of its uricosuric effect via a renal pathway.Methods:Hyperuricemia was induced in rats by administration of 10% fructose.The uricosuric effect was evaluated by determining the serum urate level.Renal excretory function was detected by the clearance rate of creatinine,clearance rate of uric acid and histology.The location and expression of URAT1,GLUT9,OAT1 and OAT3 their mRNA expression in kidneys were analyzed.Results:Chicory decreased serum levels of urate and creatinine significantly,and promoted the clearance of creatinine and urate,as well as improving renal pathologic changes due to hyperuricemia.Chicory inhibited expression of URAT1 and GLUT9 markedly in a dosedependent manner,but showed no influence on expression of OAT1 or OAT3.Conclusion:Chicory might be a promising anti-hyperuricemia agent.It can promote renal excretion of urate by inhibiting urate reabsorption,which may be related to downregulation of mRNA and protein expression of URAT1 and GLUT9.展开更多
There has long been a recognised association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and the composite aspects of the metabolic syndrome.Part of this association highlighted the supposed co-existence of elevat...There has long been a recognised association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and the composite aspects of the metabolic syndrome.Part of this association highlighted the supposed co-existence of elevated uric acid levels in those with NAFLD.There is interest in exploitation of this as a putative diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in NAFLD.Given the increased economic and health burden associated with the NAFLD epidemic,improved methods of population-based,minimally-invasive methods and biomarkers are clearly highly sought and necessary.In this opinion review we review the proposed role of uric acid in the pathogenesis of NAFLD and its potential utilisation in the diagnosis and monitoring of the disease process.展开更多
Objective: To study the therapeutic mechanism of Santeng Dingtong recipe (STDT) on monosodium urate crystal (MSU) induced rabbit arthritis Methods: Forty-two rabbits were randomly divided into six groups, 7 in each gr...Objective: To study the therapeutic mechanism of Santeng Dingtong recipe (STDT) on monosodium urate crystal (MSU) induced rabbit arthritis Methods: Forty-two rabbits were randomly divided into six groups, 7 in each group. Group 1 received 0.9% saline 2. 5 ml/kg per day by gastrogavage (ig) for 10 days; Group 2, 3 and 4 received STDT 0.125 g/kg, 1.0 g/kg and 8.0 g/kg per day respectively by ig for 10 days; Group 5 received colchicine 4. 5 mg/kg per day by ig for 4 days; and Group 6 was untreated. MSU crystals 10 mg /500ul containing polymyxin B 10 u/ml was injected into the knee joints of Group 1-5 to make rabbit arthritis models. Leukocytes in synovial lavage fluids was then counted and differentiated; pathological injury of synovial membranes was observed under HE staining; interleukin-1 beta (IL-1B), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFa) and leukotriene B4 (LTB4) content in synovial lavage fluids were determined by ELISA. Results: MSU caused a rapid leukocyte infiltration and increased production of IL-1B, TNFa and LTB4 2 hrs after intra-articular injection. STDT inhibited neutrophil infiltration in synovial fluids dose-dependently, protected the synovial membrane against pathological injury and reduced the production of IL-1B, TNFa and LTB4; while colchicine did not decrease the level of TNFa, but significantly inhibited neutrophil infiltration in synovial fluid and reduced the production of IL-11B and LTB4. Conclusion: STDT exerts an anti-inflammatory effect in rabbit model of acute MSU arthritis, its mechanism being probably due to the decrease of XL-1B, TNFa and LTB4 synthesis.展开更多
Gout is the most common cause of monoarthritis in men occurring classically in the great toe and the knee.Extra-articular gout manifestations are rare.Only a few cases of head and neck urate crystals deposits have bee...Gout is the most common cause of monoarthritis in men occurring classically in the great toe and the knee.Extra-articular gout manifestations are rare.Only a few cases of head and neck urate crystals deposits have been described in the literature.Precipitations in the middle ear cause conductive hearing loss with common otoscopic anomalies and difficult imaging diagnosis.We report a case of a healthy 58-years-old man with a middle ear urate deposit causing a progressive hearing loss as the very first symptom of gout.The nature of the deposit was unsure on computer tomography(CT)due to atypical density.The final diagnosis was revealed after surgical procedure and histologic examination.A review of the literature is also presented.Seven cases of middle ear urate deposit as the first symptom of gout were found and compared.Progressive conductive hearing loss in middle-aged patients with abnormal otoscopy and middle ear atypical density mass on CT scan must lead to a minimal surgical procedure with a histologic examination to exclude urate crystals deposits.展开更多
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a life-threatening oncological emergency that frequently occurs in patients with hematological malignancies. It is becoming more common in patients with solid tumors because of advances i...Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a life-threatening oncological emergency that frequently occurs in patients with hematological malignancies. It is becoming more common in patients with solid tumors because of advances in molecular targeted therapies. Recombinant urate oxidase (rUO) is effective at preventing and treating hyperuricemia, but clinicians who treat adult patients with solid tumors are generally not aware of this. In addition, the treatment guidelines for TLS do not include indications for rUO treatment for chemosensitive sarcoma. We report an adolescent case of metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), in which clinical TLS was successfully prevented using rUO. A 16-year-old Japanese male suffered from urinary retention and bone pain and was diagnosed with prostate RMS combined with multiple bone metastases and bone marrow involvement. He was judged to be at high risk of clinical TLS because his prostate tumor was bulky and he displayed laboratory TLS. rUO was administered during chemotherapy. Soon after the initiation of chemotherapy, his disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) got worse, and his lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level was elevated due to tumor lysis. However, his serum uric acid levels remained low, and he was prevented from falling into acute renal failure. The planned regimen was successfully completed without life-threatening complications, and the patient achieved a complete response after 2 courses of chemotherapy. The international TLS consensus panel developed recommendations for TLS prophylaxis, but did not define the TLS risk classification of RMS. We recommend that RMS should be treated like neuroblastoma because it grows rapidly and is highly chemosensitive. Our patient was considered to be indicated for rUO because he displayed urinary retention, DIC, and laboratory TLS before chemotherapy. These features might be useful as indications for rUO therapy, which can safely support chemotherapy.展开更多
Objective: Persons with type 2 diabetes have increased incidence of hyperuricemia and gout. The hypothesis that Urate transporter 1 (URAT1) levels are increased in type 2 diabetic Zucker rats and this is responsible f...Objective: Persons with type 2 diabetes have increased incidence of hyperuricemia and gout. The hypothesis that Urate transporter 1 (URAT1) levels are increased in type 2 diabetic Zucker rats and this is responsible for elevation of uric acid was tested. Methods: Male 12-week-old obese Zucker rats were compared to non-diabetic lean counterparts. Plasma glucose, uric acid and creatinine were measured. URAT1 protein levels in the renal cortex and medulla were determined by Western blot. Immunohistochemistry was used to determine the location of URAT1 inrenal tubules. Results: Plasma glucose and uric acid levels were higher in the diabetic rats. There was no difference in plasma createnine. URAT1 antibody-positive bands of 27, 31, 50, 62 and 70 kDa were observed in cortex. A similar pattern was observed in medulla with addition of a 44 kDa band. No differences were observed in URAT1 proteins in the cortex between obese and lean rats. In the medulla, expression of the 44 and 50 kDa proteins was higher in lean rats. Expression of 27, 50, 62 kDa URAT1 proteins in the cortex was higher than in the medulla, while expression of the 70 kDa URAT1 was higher in medulla than in cortex. Localization of URAT1 did not differ between groups and included tubules in both cortex and medulla. Conclusions: In male Zucker rats, URAT1 protein expression was observed in both kidney cortex and medulla. Uric acid elevation in the obese group was associated with decreases in the 44 and 50 kDa URAT1 proteins in renal medulla.展开更多
Urate acid transporter 1(URAT1)is the main transporter of uric acid reabsorption,which closely related to the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia.Screening URAT1 inhibitors and studying their possible metabolic processes is...Urate acid transporter 1(URAT1)is the main transporter of uric acid reabsorption,which closely related to the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia.Screening URAT1 inhibitors and studying their possible metabolic processes is a hot spot in the development of uric acid-lowering drugs.Studies have shown that many food-borne plant polyphenols have uric acid lowering activity with non-toxic side eff ects,and can be used to improve and alleviate hyperuricemia.In this study,we take galangin(GAL)as an example to explore the mechanism of plant polyphenols aff ecting hyperuricemia by inhibiting URAT1.Homology modeling was used to construct a three-dimensional model of URAT1 protein,and the structure was optimized.Ramachandran diagram was used to verify the rationality of model protein structure.A known URAT1 inhibitor,benzbromarone(BBR),was used to dock with URAT1 to determine the docking site and show the key amino acids.GAL and model protein were docked by molecular docking method to analyze their interaction.Meanwhile,comparing the interaction of BBR and GAL with the key amino acids of model proteins,the binding of GAL was more stable,suggesting that GAL could aff ects hyperuricemia by inhibiting URAT1.This paper aims to provide theoretical guidance for the development of new functional food ingredients for lowering uric acid.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82170567,No.81873546,No.82170568,and No.82300627Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader,No.22XD1425000+4 种基金The"Shu Guang"project of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission and Shanghai Education Development Foundation,No.19SG30,ChinaDeep Blue Project of Naval Medical University(Pilot Talent Plan)The Chenguang Program of Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Commission,No.22CGA42The Shanghai Sailing Program,No.23YF1458600and Shanghai Natural Science Foundation,No.23ZR1478700.
文摘BACKGROUND Previous studies have indicated bidirectional associations between urate levels and inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including ulcerative colitis(UC)and Crohn’s disease(CD).However,it remains unclear whether the observations are causal because of confounding factors.AIM To investigate the causal associations between urate levels and IBD using bidirec-tional Mendelian randomization(MR).METHODS Independent genetic variants for urate levels and IBD were selected as instru-mental variables from published genome-wide association studies(GWASs).Summary statistics for instrument-outcome associations were retrieved from three separate databases for IBD(the UK Biobank,the FinnGen database and a large GWAS meta-analysis)and one for urate levels(a large GWAS meta-analysis).MR analyses included the inverse-variance-weighted method,weighted-median estimator,MR-Egger and sensitivity analyses(MR-PRESSO).A meta-analysis was also conducted to merge the data from separate outcome databases using a fixed-effects model.RESULTS Genetically higher serum urate levels were strongly associated with an increased risk of UC[odds ratio(OR):1.95,95%confidence interval(CI):1.86-2.05]after outlier correction,and the ORs(95%CIs)for IBD and CD were 0.94(95%CI:0.86-1.03)and 0.91(95%CI:0.80-1.04),respectively.Animal studies have confirmed the positive association between urate levels and UC.Moreover,genetically predicted IBD was inversely related to urate levels(OR:0.97,95%CI:0.94-0.99).However,no association was observed between genetically influenced UC or CD and urate levels.CONCLUSION Urate levels might be risk factors for UC,whereas genetically predicted IBD was inversely associated with urate levels.These findings provide essential new insight for treating and preventing IBD.
基金Thisworkwas supported by the Shanghai Science and Technology Committee(No.22dz1204700)the NationalKeyR&D Program of China(Nos.2020YFA0803800 and 2017YFE0132200)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82072510,21907034,21788102,21525417,and 51620105009)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Nos.2019B030301003 and 2016A030312002)the Innovation and Technology Commission of Hong Kong(No.ITC-CNERC14S01).
文摘Existing technologies used to detect monosodium urate(MSU)crystals for gout diagnosis are not ideal due to their low sensitivity and complexity of operation.The purpose of this study was to explore whether aggregation-induced emission luminogens(AIEgens)can be used for highly specific imaging of MSU crystals to assist in the diagnosis of gout.First,we developed a series of luminogens(i.e.,tetraphenyl ethylene(TPE)-NH_(2),TPE-2NH_(2),TPE-4NH_(2),TPE-COOH,TPE-2COOH,TPE-4COOH,and TPE-Ketoalkyne),each of which was then evenly mixed with MSU crystals.Next,optimal fluorescence imaging of each of the luminogens was characterized by a confocal laser scanning microscope(CLSM).This approach was used for imaging standard samples of MSU,hydroxyapatite(HAP)crystals,and mixed samples with 1:1 mass ratio of MSU/HAP.We also imaged samples from mouse models of acute gouty arthritis,HAP deposition disease,and comorbidities of interest.Subsequently,CLSM imaging results were compared with those of compensated polarized light microscopy,and we assessed the biosafety of TPE-Ketoalkyne in the RAW264.7 cell line.Finally,CLSM time series and three-dimensional imaging were performed on MSU crystal samples from human gouty synovial fluid and tophi.As a promising candidate for MSU crystal labeling,TPE-Ketoalkyne was found to detect MSU crystals accurately and rapidly in standard samples,animal samples,and human samples,and could precisely distinguish gout from HAP deposition disease.This work demonstrates that TPE-Ketoalkyne is suitable for highly specific and timely imaging of MSU crystals in gouty arthritis and may facilitate future research on MSU crystal-related diseases.
基金The authors thank Mrs.Meijuan Yang for her technical support on the preparation of paraffin sections.This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81673618)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(7162117)National Science and Technology Major Projects for'Major New Drugs Innovation and Development'(2017ZX09301024).
文摘Objective:Hyperuricemia is an excess of urate in blood.The kidneys play important parts in urate excretion,which involves handling reabsorption and secretion.A series of urate transporters is responsible for this process:urate transporter (URAT)1,glucose transporter (GLUT)9,organic anion transporter (OAT)1 and OAT3.Excessive fructose intake may result in increased serum urate levels.Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) has been used as an edible vegetable and traditional Chinese medicine.Studies have shown that chicory is a promising anti-hyperuricemia agent and we explored the mechanism of its uricosuric effect via a renal pathway.Methods:Hyperuricemia was induced in rats by administration of 10% fructose.The uricosuric effect was evaluated by determining the serum urate level.Renal excretory function was detected by the clearance rate of creatinine,clearance rate of uric acid and histology.The location and expression of URAT1,GLUT9,OAT1 and OAT3 their mRNA expression in kidneys were analyzed.Results:Chicory decreased serum levels of urate and creatinine significantly,and promoted the clearance of creatinine and urate,as well as improving renal pathologic changes due to hyperuricemia.Chicory inhibited expression of URAT1 and GLUT9 markedly in a dosedependent manner,but showed no influence on expression of OAT1 or OAT3.Conclusion:Chicory might be a promising anti-hyperuricemia agent.It can promote renal excretion of urate by inhibiting urate reabsorption,which may be related to downregulation of mRNA and protein expression of URAT1 and GLUT9.
文摘There has long been a recognised association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and the composite aspects of the metabolic syndrome.Part of this association highlighted the supposed co-existence of elevated uric acid levels in those with NAFLD.There is interest in exploitation of this as a putative diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in NAFLD.Given the increased economic and health burden associated with the NAFLD epidemic,improved methods of population-based,minimally-invasive methods and biomarkers are clearly highly sought and necessary.In this opinion review we review the proposed role of uric acid in the pathogenesis of NAFLD and its potential utilisation in the diagnosis and monitoring of the disease process.
基金This program was supported by the National New Drugs Foundation(No.98-35-N-13)
文摘Objective: To study the therapeutic mechanism of Santeng Dingtong recipe (STDT) on monosodium urate crystal (MSU) induced rabbit arthritis Methods: Forty-two rabbits were randomly divided into six groups, 7 in each group. Group 1 received 0.9% saline 2. 5 ml/kg per day by gastrogavage (ig) for 10 days; Group 2, 3 and 4 received STDT 0.125 g/kg, 1.0 g/kg and 8.0 g/kg per day respectively by ig for 10 days; Group 5 received colchicine 4. 5 mg/kg per day by ig for 4 days; and Group 6 was untreated. MSU crystals 10 mg /500ul containing polymyxin B 10 u/ml was injected into the knee joints of Group 1-5 to make rabbit arthritis models. Leukocytes in synovial lavage fluids was then counted and differentiated; pathological injury of synovial membranes was observed under HE staining; interleukin-1 beta (IL-1B), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFa) and leukotriene B4 (LTB4) content in synovial lavage fluids were determined by ELISA. Results: MSU caused a rapid leukocyte infiltration and increased production of IL-1B, TNFa and LTB4 2 hrs after intra-articular injection. STDT inhibited neutrophil infiltration in synovial fluids dose-dependently, protected the synovial membrane against pathological injury and reduced the production of IL-1B, TNFa and LTB4; while colchicine did not decrease the level of TNFa, but significantly inhibited neutrophil infiltration in synovial fluid and reduced the production of IL-11B and LTB4. Conclusion: STDT exerts an anti-inflammatory effect in rabbit model of acute MSU arthritis, its mechanism being probably due to the decrease of XL-1B, TNFa and LTB4 synthesis.
文摘Gout is the most common cause of monoarthritis in men occurring classically in the great toe and the knee.Extra-articular gout manifestations are rare.Only a few cases of head and neck urate crystals deposits have been described in the literature.Precipitations in the middle ear cause conductive hearing loss with common otoscopic anomalies and difficult imaging diagnosis.We report a case of a healthy 58-years-old man with a middle ear urate deposit causing a progressive hearing loss as the very first symptom of gout.The nature of the deposit was unsure on computer tomography(CT)due to atypical density.The final diagnosis was revealed after surgical procedure and histologic examination.A review of the literature is also presented.Seven cases of middle ear urate deposit as the first symptom of gout were found and compared.Progressive conductive hearing loss in middle-aged patients with abnormal otoscopy and middle ear atypical density mass on CT scan must lead to a minimal surgical procedure with a histologic examination to exclude urate crystals deposits.
文摘Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a life-threatening oncological emergency that frequently occurs in patients with hematological malignancies. It is becoming more common in patients with solid tumors because of advances in molecular targeted therapies. Recombinant urate oxidase (rUO) is effective at preventing and treating hyperuricemia, but clinicians who treat adult patients with solid tumors are generally not aware of this. In addition, the treatment guidelines for TLS do not include indications for rUO treatment for chemosensitive sarcoma. We report an adolescent case of metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), in which clinical TLS was successfully prevented using rUO. A 16-year-old Japanese male suffered from urinary retention and bone pain and was diagnosed with prostate RMS combined with multiple bone metastases and bone marrow involvement. He was judged to be at high risk of clinical TLS because his prostate tumor was bulky and he displayed laboratory TLS. rUO was administered during chemotherapy. Soon after the initiation of chemotherapy, his disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) got worse, and his lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level was elevated due to tumor lysis. However, his serum uric acid levels remained low, and he was prevented from falling into acute renal failure. The planned regimen was successfully completed without life-threatening complications, and the patient achieved a complete response after 2 courses of chemotherapy. The international TLS consensus panel developed recommendations for TLS prophylaxis, but did not define the TLS risk classification of RMS. We recommend that RMS should be treated like neuroblastoma because it grows rapidly and is highly chemosensitive. Our patient was considered to be indicated for rUO because he displayed urinary retention, DIC, and laboratory TLS before chemotherapy. These features might be useful as indications for rUO therapy, which can safely support chemotherapy.
文摘Objective: Persons with type 2 diabetes have increased incidence of hyperuricemia and gout. The hypothesis that Urate transporter 1 (URAT1) levels are increased in type 2 diabetic Zucker rats and this is responsible for elevation of uric acid was tested. Methods: Male 12-week-old obese Zucker rats were compared to non-diabetic lean counterparts. Plasma glucose, uric acid and creatinine were measured. URAT1 protein levels in the renal cortex and medulla were determined by Western blot. Immunohistochemistry was used to determine the location of URAT1 inrenal tubules. Results: Plasma glucose and uric acid levels were higher in the diabetic rats. There was no difference in plasma createnine. URAT1 antibody-positive bands of 27, 31, 50, 62 and 70 kDa were observed in cortex. A similar pattern was observed in medulla with addition of a 44 kDa band. No differences were observed in URAT1 proteins in the cortex between obese and lean rats. In the medulla, expression of the 44 and 50 kDa proteins was higher in lean rats. Expression of 27, 50, 62 kDa URAT1 proteins in the cortex was higher than in the medulla, while expression of the 70 kDa URAT1 was higher in medulla than in cortex. Localization of URAT1 did not differ between groups and included tubules in both cortex and medulla. Conclusions: In male Zucker rats, URAT1 protein expression was observed in both kidney cortex and medulla. Uric acid elevation in the obese group was associated with decreases in the 44 and 50 kDa URAT1 proteins in renal medulla.
基金This work was supported by Young and Middle Aged Teachers’Career Development Support Project of Shenyang Pharmaceutical University(ZQN2019005).
文摘Urate acid transporter 1(URAT1)is the main transporter of uric acid reabsorption,which closely related to the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia.Screening URAT1 inhibitors and studying their possible metabolic processes is a hot spot in the development of uric acid-lowering drugs.Studies have shown that many food-borne plant polyphenols have uric acid lowering activity with non-toxic side eff ects,and can be used to improve and alleviate hyperuricemia.In this study,we take galangin(GAL)as an example to explore the mechanism of plant polyphenols aff ecting hyperuricemia by inhibiting URAT1.Homology modeling was used to construct a three-dimensional model of URAT1 protein,and the structure was optimized.Ramachandran diagram was used to verify the rationality of model protein structure.A known URAT1 inhibitor,benzbromarone(BBR),was used to dock with URAT1 to determine the docking site and show the key amino acids.GAL and model protein were docked by molecular docking method to analyze their interaction.Meanwhile,comparing the interaction of BBR and GAL with the key amino acids of model proteins,the binding of GAL was more stable,suggesting that GAL could aff ects hyperuricemia by inhibiting URAT1.This paper aims to provide theoretical guidance for the development of new functional food ingredients for lowering uric acid.