Frontiers in Immunology (Feb 2024)

Advances in understanding of dendritic cell in the pathogenesis of acute kidney injury

  • Dongfang Lv,
  • Huihui Jiang,
  • Xianzhen Yang,
  • Yi Li,
  • Yi Li,
  • Weipin Niu,
  • Weipin Niu,
  • Denglu Zhang,
  • Denglu Zhang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1294807
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15

Abstract

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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by a rapid decline in renal function and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality rate. At present, the underlying mechanisms of AKI remain incompletely understood. Immune disorder is a prominent feature of AKI, and dendritic cells (DCs) play a pivotal role in orchestrating both innate and adaptive immune responses, including the induction of protective proinflammatory and tolerogenic immune reactions. Emerging evidence suggests that DCs play a critical role in the initiation and development of AKI. This paper aimed to conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the role of DCs in the progression of AKI and elucidate the underlying molecular mechanism. The ultimate objective was to offer valuable insights and guidance for the treatment of AKI.

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