scholarly journals Current understanding of the administration of mesenchymal stem cells in acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease transition: a review with a focus on preclinical models

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingfei Zhao ◽  
Fei Han ◽  
Junni Wang ◽  
Jianghua Chen

AbstractIncomplete recovery from acute kidney injury (AKI) can result in long-term functional deficits and has been recognized as a major contributor to chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is termed the AKI-CKD transition. Currently, an effective intervention for this disorder is still lacking. Principally, therapeutic strategies targeting the AKI-CKD transition can be divided into those reducing the severity of AKI or promoting the regenerative process towards beneficially adaptive repair pathways. Considering the fact that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the potential to address both aspects, therapeutic regimens based on MSCs have a promising future. In light of this information, we focus on the currently available evidence associated with MSC therapy involved in the treatment of the AKI-CKD transition and the underlying mechanisms. All of these discussions will contribute to the establishment of a reliable therapeutic strategy for patients with this problem, who can be easily ignored by physicians, and will lead to a better clinical outcome for them.

Author(s):  
John R. Prowle ◽  
Lui G. Forni ◽  
Max Bell ◽  
Michelle S. Chew ◽  
Mark Edwards ◽  
...  

AbstractPostoperative acute kidney injury (PO-AKI) is a common complication of major surgery that is strongly associated with short-term surgical complications and long-term adverse outcomes, including increased risk of chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular events and death. Risk factors for PO-AKI include older age and comorbid diseases such as chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus. PO-AKI is best defined as AKI occurring within 7 days of an operative intervention using the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) definition of AKI; however, additional prognostic information may be gained from detailed clinical assessment and other diagnostic investigations in the form of a focused kidney health assessment (KHA). Prevention of PO-AKI is largely based on identification of high baseline risk, monitoring and reduction of nephrotoxic insults, whereas treatment involves the application of a bundle of interventions to avoid secondary kidney injury and mitigate the severity of AKI. As PO-AKI is strongly associated with long-term adverse outcomes, some form of follow-up KHA is essential; however, the form and location of this will be dictated by the nature and severity of the AKI. In this Consensus Statement, we provide graded recommendations for AKI after non-cardiac surgery and highlight priorities for future research.


Medicine ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 94 (45) ◽  
pp. e2025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Rui Xu ◽  
Jia-Ming Zhu ◽  
Jun Jiang ◽  
Xiao-Qiang Ding ◽  
Yi Fang ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 245 (10) ◽  
pp. 902-910
Author(s):  
Binbin Pan ◽  
Guoping Fan

Kidney dysfunction, including chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury, is a globally prevalent health problem. However, treatment regimens are still lacking, especially for conditions involving kidney fibrosis. Stem cells hold great promise in the treatment of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury, but success has been hampered by insufficient incorporation of the stem cells in the injured kidney. Thus, new approaches for the restoration of kidney function after acute or chronic injury have been explored. Recently, kidney organoids have emerged as a useful tool in the treatment of kidney diseases. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms and approaches of cell therapy in acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, including diabetic kidney disease and lupus nephritis. We also summarize the potential applications of kidney organoids in the treatment of kidney diseases. Impact statement Stem cells hold great promise in regenerative medicine. Pluripotent stem cells have been differentiated into kidney organoids to understand human kidney development and to dissect renal disease mechanisms. Meanwhile, recent studies have explored the treatment of kidney diseases using a variety of cells, including mesenchymal stem cells and renal derivatives. This mini-review discusses the diverse mechanisms underlying current renal disease treatment via stem cell therapy. We postulate that clinical applications of stem cell therapy for kidney diseases can be readily achieved in the near future.


Nephron ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 136 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bolanle A. Omotoso ◽  
Faruk Turgut ◽  
Emaad M. Abdel-Rahman ◽  
Wenjun Xin ◽  
Jennie Z. Ma ◽  
...  

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