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ArticleClinical and experimental nephrology2015

Apolipoprotein AII levels are associated with the UP/UCr levels in idiopathic steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome.

Takahiro Kanai, Takanori Yamagata, Takane Ito, Jun Odaka, Takashi Saito, Jun Aoyagi, Mariko Y Momoi

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Takahiro KanaiDepartment of Pediatrics, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan, tkanai@jichi.ac.jp.
Takanori Yamagata
Takane Ito
Jun Odaka
Takashi Saito
Jun Aoyagi
Mariko Y Momoi
Jichi Medical University · JP

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Abstract

backgroundVarious humoral factors have been proposed as causal agents of idiopathic steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (ISSNS), resulting in varying data. We used mass spectrometry (MS) to analyze serum proteins in a search for proteins that might be involved in ISSNS pathophysiology.

methodsSerial serum samples were obtained from 33 children with ISSNS. Samples were collected during Phase A1 [the acute phase prior to steroid treatment (STx)], Phase A2 (remission with STx), and Phase A3 (remission without any medication). We also included age- and sex-matched two control groups comprising children with normal urinalysis (Group B) and children with a nephrotic syndrome other than ISSNS (Group C). The urinary protein/urinary creatinine (UP/UCr) ratios were not statistically different between Phase A1 and Group C. Samples were analyzed using surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization time of flight MS.

resultsA total of 207 peptide ion peaks were detected in the range of m/z 2000-10000. Four peptide ions (m/z 6444, 6626, 8695, and 8915) were detected at significant elevation during Phase A1 compared with Phase A2, Phase A3, and Group C. The intensities of m/z 6444 and 8695 were higher in Phase A3 than in Group B. There were significant correlations between the intensities of m/z 6626, 8695, and 8915 and UP/UCr levels. The m/z 8695 was identified as apolipoprotein AII.

conclusionsApolipoprotein AII was detected as a protein associated with the UP/UCr levels in pediatric ISSNS. Our findings present an interesting starting point for further investigation into the pathophysiology of ISSNS.

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AdolescentApolipoprotein A-IIChildChild, PreschoolCreatinineDisease ProgressionFemaleHumansInfantMaleNephrotic SyndromeProteinuriaSteroidsApolipoprotein A-IICreatinineSteroids

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