Analysis of HMGCS2 Expression and TG Lipidomics in the Perirenal Adipose Tissue of Obese Diabetic Nephropathy Mice

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Main Authors: Yuhong Huang, Miao Zeng, Mengxue Yang, Xiaodi Zheng, Lulu Jin, Rui Zhang, Yueyue Wu, Fei Li, Bo Yang, Jun Liu
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author Yuhong Huang
Miao Zeng
Mengxue Yang
Xiaodi Zheng
Lulu Jin
Rui Zhang
Yueyue Wu
Fei Li
Bo Yang
Jun Liu
author_facet Yuhong Huang
Miao Zeng
Mengxue Yang
Xiaodi Zheng
Lulu Jin
Rui Zhang
Yueyue Wu
Fei Li
Bo Yang
Jun Liu
Yuhong Huang
Miao Zeng
Mengxue Yang
Xiaodi Zheng
Lulu Jin
Rui Zhang
Yueyue Wu
Fei Li
Bo Yang
Jun Liu
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contents Analysis of HMGCS2 Expression and TG Lipidomics in the Perirenal Adipose Tissue of Obese Diabetic Nephropathy Mice Yuhong Huang Miao Zeng Mengxue Yang Xiaodi Zheng Lulu Jin Rui Zhang Yueyue Wu Fei Li Bo Yang Jun Liu Journal of Diabetes ABSTRACTBackground and AimsRenal HMGCS2 upregulation is associated with lipid deposition. However, the expression pattern and role of Hmgcs2 in the perirenal adipose tissue (PRAT) is not clear. This study was designed to elucidate the contribution of Hmgcs2 in the pathogenesis of obese diabetic kidney disease mice.Methods12‐week‐old db/db (diabetic) and db/m (control) mice were fed high‐fat or normal diets, respectively. At 12, 16, and 20 weeks, mice (n = 4/group/timepoint) were euthanized for metabolic profiling (body weight, blood glucose, urinary ACR) and tissue collection (kidney, PRAT). Tissues were analyzed for TNF‐α mRNA (qPCR), HMGCS2 expression (IHC/WB/IF), lipid deposition (Oil Red O), and histopathology (HE staining). PRAT triglycerides (colorimetric assay) and lipidomics (UPLC–MS/MS) were assessed. HMGCS2‐knockout mice (CRISPR‐generated) underwent metabolic tests (OGTT/ITT) before terminal tissue analysis.Results(1) Compared with db/mPRAT, db/db PRAT had significantly enlarged adipocytes and increased TG content. The expression of HMGCS2 in renal and PRAT was significantly greater in db/db mice. (2) Hmgcs2 was equally expressed in db/db renal and PRAT. PRAT expansion increases the inflammatory factor TNF‐α, which occurs earlier in PRAT than in renal tissue.(3) Genetic ablation of HMGCS2 in mice significantly decreased renal and PRAT TG accumulation, concomitant with attenuated inflammation. (4) LC–MS/MS analysis revealed that TGs are the main PRAT lipid component. Db/db PRAT TG content was significantly greater than that in db/m. Db/db proximal PRAT TG content is greater than that of the distal region, with seven upregulated TG lipid molecules (TG (38:3)+NH4, TG (50:5)+NH4, TG (52:12e)+Na, TG (56:9e)+H, TG (57:6e)+H, FA (18:1)+H, and ST (m45:3)+NH4), among which TG (38:3) has the highest expression.ConclusionOur study strongly suggests that lipids, especially TGs, are deposited in the kidneys and PRAT of DKD mice, with proximal–distal PRAT differences. HMGCS2 may be involved in kidneys and PRAT TG deposition. PRAT‐lipid‐metabolism‐induced inflammation may occur before blood‐glucose‐related kidney damage. 10.1111/1753-0407.70125 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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spellingShingle Analysis of HMGCS2 Expression and TG Lipidomics in the Perirenal Adipose Tissue of Obese Diabetic Nephropathy Mice
Yuhong Huang
Miao Zeng
Mengxue Yang
Xiaodi Zheng
Lulu Jin
Rui Zhang
Yueyue Wu
Fei Li
Bo Yang
Jun Liu
Journal of Diabetes
Analysis of HMGCS2 Expression and TG Lipidomics in the Perirenal Adipose Tissue of Obese Diabetic Nephropathy Mice Yuhong Huang Miao Zeng Mengxue Yang Xiaodi Zheng Lulu Jin Rui Zhang Yueyue Wu Fei Li Bo Yang Jun Liu Journal of Diabetes ABSTRACTBackground and AimsRenal HMGCS2 upregulation is associated with lipid deposition. However, the expression pattern and role of Hmgcs2 in the perirenal adipose tissue (PRAT) is not clear. This study was designed to elucidate the contribution of Hmgcs2 in the pathogenesis of obese diabetic kidney disease mice.Methods12‐week‐old db/db (diabetic) and db/m (control) mice were fed high‐fat or normal diets, respectively. At 12, 16, and 20 weeks, mice (n = 4/group/timepoint) were euthanized for metabolic profiling (body weight, blood glucose, urinary ACR) and tissue collection (kidney, PRAT). Tissues were analyzed for TNF‐α mRNA (qPCR), HMGCS2 expression (IHC/WB/IF), lipid deposition (Oil Red O), and histopathology (HE staining). PRAT triglycerides (colorimetric assay) and lipidomics (UPLC–MS/MS) were assessed. HMGCS2‐knockout mice (CRISPR‐generated) underwent metabolic tests (OGTT/ITT) before terminal tissue analysis.Results(1) Compared with db/mPRAT, db/db PRAT had significantly enlarged adipocytes and increased TG content. The expression of HMGCS2 in renal and PRAT was significantly greater in db/db mice. (2) Hmgcs2 was equally expressed in db/db renal and PRAT. PRAT expansion increases the inflammatory factor TNF‐α, which occurs earlier in PRAT than in renal tissue.(3) Genetic ablation of HMGCS2 in mice significantly decreased renal and PRAT TG accumulation, concomitant with attenuated inflammation. (4) LC–MS/MS analysis revealed that TGs are the main PRAT lipid component. Db/db PRAT TG content was significantly greater than that in db/m. Db/db proximal PRAT TG content is greater than that of the distal region, with seven upregulated TG lipid molecules (TG (38:3)+NH4, TG (50:5)+NH4, TG (52:12e)+Na, TG (56:9e)+H, TG (57:6e)+H, FA (18:1)+H, and ST (m45:3)+NH4), among which TG (38:3) has the highest expression.ConclusionOur study strongly suggests that lipids, especially TGs, are deposited in the kidneys and PRAT of DKD mice, with proximal–distal PRAT differences. HMGCS2 may be involved in kidneys and PRAT TG deposition. PRAT‐lipid‐metabolism‐induced inflammation may occur before blood‐glucose‐related kidney damage. 10.1111/1753-0407.70125 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
title Analysis of HMGCS2 Expression and TG Lipidomics in the Perirenal Adipose Tissue of Obese Diabetic Nephropathy Mice
topic Journal of Diabetes
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1753-0407.70125