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Hydrogen Sulfide Upregulates Hypoxia Inducible Factors and Erythropoietin Production in Chronic Kidney Disease Induced by 5/6 Nephrectomized Rats Publisher Pubmed



Hajiaqaei M1 ; Ranjbaran M1 ; Kadkhodaee M1 ; Shafie A1 ; Abdi A1 ; Lorian K2 ; Kianian F1 ; Seifi B1
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  1. 1. Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Poorsina Ave, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Rreproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

Source: Molecular Biology Reports Published:2024


Abstract

Introduction: In end stage renal disease)ESRD(, reduced EPO production resulted in decreased oxygen diffusion that cause Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) stabilization. The mechanism of beneficial effects of H2S in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the aim of the present study to examine the effects of the H2S donor sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) on renal function parameters, oxidative stress indices and expression levels of HIF-2α gene and erythropoietin protein in 5/6 nephrectomy-induced chronic renal failure in rats. Methods and materials: Male rats were assigned into 3 groups (n = 8): Sham, CKD and NaHS groups. In the CKD group, 5/6 nephrectomy was performed. In the sham group, rats were anesthetized but 5/6 nephrectomy was not induced. In the NaHS group, 30 µmol/L of NaHS in drinking water for 8 weeks was adminstrated 4 weeks after 5/6 nephrectomy induction. At the end of the 12 week, blood and renal tissues were taken to evaluate renal function parameters, oxidative stress indices and expression levels of HIF-2α gene and erythropoietin protein. Results: The induction of 5/6 nephrectomy significantly caused renal dysfunction, oxidative stress, increased HIF-2α gene expression and decreased erythropoietin levels in renal tissue samples. NaHS administration resulted in a marked improvement in renal function and oxidative stress indicators, a marked reduction in HIF-2α gene expression as well as an increase in erythropoietin protein levels in comparison with the CKD group. Conclusion: In this study, regional hypoxia and oxidative stress in CKD, may cause the stabilization of the HIFs complexes, although erythropoietin synthesis was not increased due to destructive effects of CKD on the kidney tissues. Administration of NaHS caused up-regulating HIF-erythropoietin signaling pathway. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2024.