Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and renal diseases

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

24 Scopus citations

Abstract

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are members of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily of ligand-dependent transcription factors. Three isoforms of PPAR, i.e., PPAR-α, -δ, and -γ, have been identified and are differentially expressed in various tissues, including the kidney. The target genes of PPARs are involved in diverse biological processes, including adipogenesis, lipid metabolism, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory response, reproduction, and cell growth and differentiation. PPARs have been reported to protect against renal injury through indirect systemic effects and/or direct renal effects in diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, renal cell carcinoma, acute renal failure and chronic renal disease. In this review, we summarize the role of the three identified PPAR isoforms, PPARα, -δ, and -γ, in renal physiology and discuss the renoprotective effects of PPAR ligands in various kidney diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)995-1009
Number of pages15
JournalFrontiers in Bioscience - Landmark
Volume14
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • Fibrate
  • Ppars
  • Renal disease
  • Renoprotection
  • Review
  • Tzd

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and renal diseases'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this