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Abstract: SA-PO271

Identifying Key Genes and Mechanisms in Active Vitamin D Treatment for Diabetic Kidney Disease

Session Information

Category: Diabetic Kidney Disease

  • 701 Diabetic Kidney Disease: Basic

Author

  • Ping, Gao, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
Background

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) presents a healthcare challenge with limited treatments. Active vitamin D may address DKD-related fibrosis, but its mechanisms are unclear

Methods

Utilized scRNA-Seq data from DKD mice treated with calcitriol and bulk RNA data from GEO. Employed Mendelian randomization and enrichment analyses to explore gene-immune cell interactions. Validated key gene expression with scRNA-Seq and GSE30529. Assessed renal function association with NephroseqV5 and confirmed protein expression with the Human Protein Atlas

Results

Active vitamin D reduced proliferative cells. Enrichment analyses highlighted FoxO signaling's role. SUMO3 and CD74 emerged as potential markers correlated with immune infiltration. Significant correlations found between SUMO3, CD74, creatinine levels, and eGFR. Confirmed higher SUMO3 and CD74 protein expression in DKD

Conclusion

Increased SUMO3 and CD74 expression in DKD is associated with active vitamin D treatment, affecting fibrosis via the FoxO pathway. They could serve as DKD protection markers

Figure 1. Cell Annotation and Analysis

Figure 2. Gene Expression and Verification