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Characterization of the Nrf2 Response in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)

Recruiting
Conditions
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Registration Number
NCT04344769
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize oxidative stress and the Nrf2 antioxidant response in early stages of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), while identifying candidate biomarkers.

Detailed Description

Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) concentration is a major determinant of cellular fate and is finely regulated by the cell's antioxidant systems. While low levels of ROS are required for pro-survival signaling, cell proliferation, growth, and energy metabolism, the excess of ROS or oxidative stress leads to inflammation, cell death, and disease/injury progression. Indeed, oxidative stress is commonly observed in several renal diseases including ADPKD. On the other hand, a surplus of antioxidants will not only neutralize ROS, but may result in the antithesis of oxidative stress, which is known as reductive stress. The Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) is a transcription factor that integrates cellular stress signals and responds by regulating the expression of several antioxidant proteins. Activation of the Nrf2-mediated antioxidant defense pathway enhances ROS detoxification, conferring a more reduced intracellular environment that can promote cell survival and proliferation, a distinctive feature in ADPKD that underlies cyst formation and enlargement. Therefore, a better characterization of ROS levels and antioxidant response in ADPKD patients would allow development of more specific and effective therapies, while providing additional related biomarkers.

The investigators broad objective is to characterize oxidative stress and the Nrf2 antioxidant response in early stages of ADPKD, while identifying candidate biomarkers.

Participants in this study will have a blood and a urine sample collected to determine biomarkers of oxidative status and antioxidant response to study redox balance at early stages of the disease. In addition, an abdominal MRI will be performed to determine patient's total kidney volume (TKV).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of Oxidative StatusBaseline

Determination of common biomarkers of oxidative damage including but not limited to: 8-oxodeoxyguanosine, F2-isoprostanes, from urine and plasma samples

Total kidney volume (TKV)Baseline

Determined by MRI

Assessment of Antioxidant ResponseBaseline

Determination of antioxidants including but not limited to: Heme Oxygenase 1 (HO-1), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, glutathione reductase (GSR), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and NAD(P)H dehydrogenase \[quinone\] 1 (NOQ1), glutathione, Nrf2 from urine and plasma samples

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of Kidney InjuryBaseline

Determination of kidney injury biomarkers including but not limited to: Kidney Injury Molecule 1 (KIM-1), Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), Monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1),

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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