Frontiers in Endocrinology (Jun 2023)

Endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis: a potential target for diabetic nephropathy

  • Ming Yang,
  • Ming Yang,
  • Chongbin Liu,
  • Chongbin Liu,
  • Na Jiang,
  • Na Jiang,
  • Yan Liu,
  • Yan Liu,
  • Shilu Luo,
  • Shilu Luo,
  • Chenrui Li,
  • Chenrui Li,
  • Hao Zhao,
  • Hao Zhao,
  • Yachun Han,
  • Yachun Han,
  • Wei Chen,
  • Wei Chen,
  • Li Li,
  • Li Li,
  • Li Xiao,
  • Li Xiao,
  • Lin Sun,
  • Lin Sun

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2023.1182848
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the most vigorous organelle in intracellular metabolism and is involved in physiological processes such as protein and lipid synthesis and calcium ion transport. Recently, the abnormal function of the ER has also been reported to be involved in the progression of kidney disease, especially in diabetic nephropathy (DN). Here, we reviewed the function of the ER and summarized the regulation of homeostasis through the UPR and ER-phagy. Then, we also reviewed the role of abnormal ER homeostasis in residential renal cells in DN. Finally, some ER stress activators and inhibitors were also summarized, and the possibility of maintaining ER homeostasis as a potential therapeutic target for DN was discussed.

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