Title:Adipose-Renal Axis in Diabetic Nephropathy
Volume: 30
Issue: 16
Author(s): Ming Yang, Panai Song, Li Zhao and Xi Wang*
Affiliation:
- Department of Nutrition, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central
South University, Changsha, China
Keywords:
Diabetic nephropathy (DN), adipose tissues, adipokines, adiponectin, kidney, diabetes.
Abstract: Long-term diabetes can lead to renal injury known as diabetic nephropathy (DN),
which is a major cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, its pathogenesis
has not been well explained. Adipose tissue is recognized as an important energy storage
device for the body. Interestingly, many studies have shown that adipose tissue can also
act as an endocrine organ by secreting a variety of adipokines to maintain homeostasis.
Here, we summarize some of the adipokines that have been identified so far to, more specifically,
emphasize their role in DN progression and propose that the “adipose-renal
axis” may be a potential target for treating DN.